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On Mechanisms of Human Behavior: The “Mind Blindness Phenomenon” in Philosophy, Religion, Science, and Medicine
Abstract
The phenomenon described here has no scientific title, but occurs frequently in daily living, from science to
philosophy, religion, and medicine. In every field of human endeavor, when a view is expressed, sharp and
profound differences of opinion ensue. Initially, we coin this phenomenon as “understanding blindness” or “mind’s awareness.” Thereafter, we decide to refer to it as “mind blindness,” a concept introduced to science by Professor Simon Baron-Cohen, who coins it for a cognitive disorder associated with autism, Asperger’s syndrome, and schizophrenia. Baron-Cohen’s usage has subsequently been extended to dementia, bi-polar disorders, antisocial
personality disorders, and even normal aging. In our view, definition and identification of “mind blindness” in
philosophy, religion, science, medicine, and at end-of-life care can help mankind to better understand mechanisms of human behavior, and the causes of conflicts, controversies, contradictions, and sharp differences of opinion in human life, and even to solve some of them.
... Aminoff Suffering Syndrome waits to its wide use in medicine [57]. Diagnosis of Aminoff Suffering Syndrome could diminish suffering of patients at the end of life by adequate medical and nursing care [58]. ...
The diagnosis of Aminoff Suffering Syndrome in advanced dementia determined by measuring the suffering level of patients according to the Mini Suffering State Examination (MSSE) scale-facilitates acceleration and intensity of care by the nursing staff in order to prevent and relieve suffering. Relief of Suffering Units for patients with Aminoff Suffering Syndrome should be an integral part of any medical department or nursing home that specializes in caring for elderly people. Aminoff Suffering Syndrome at the end of life could, and should be diagnosed, prevented and diminished. The treatment of patients with Aminoff Suffering Syndrome at the end of life is a genuine challenge for medical and nursing personnel. Our proposals for further experimental studies at the end of life are the diagnosis of Aminoff Suffering Syndrome in dying patients with cancer, AIDS, cardiac, pulmonary, kidney, liver and other terminal diseases. We recommend that such studies should be performed at the St Christopher's Hospice and all other settings.
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