I appreciate all the thoughtful replies.
This question brings up another to me:
Can random-mutation(s) (however minor or major) ever even produce metaphysical phenomena (e.g., apperception, mind, being, spirit, psyche, God-consciousness, etc.)?
I know I've got 3 pounds of neuronal cells (more or less) sitting on a stiff neck that many neuro-biologists speculate are the real me. Yet, the whole while I'm cognizant of another greater I-AM (i.e., based on the observed data, apperceived data, faith, habit, and non-scientific groanings).
It is inexcuseable for me to deny redemptive events that have ocurred, too, for which I feel thankful (without trying to allude to Thanksgiving).
In sum, if my puny neo-cortex really evolved; how could it be so metaphysically encumbered with things like singing hymns, making melodies, writing songs and poems, drawing paintings (like the one to the left), architecture, charity, FoxPro programming, etc.) ?
It suggests (to me) I'm more metaphysical than physical and that those 3 pounds of neuronal cells are a 'Cartesian bridge' between the mind and the brain. (Forgive the evolutionarily incorrect grammar)
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