Seeds

We Don't Need More Time, We Need More Focus

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:37:52 GMT

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Where the Mind Goes, the Microphone Follows

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 08:10:29 GMT

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Biasing The Mind To Speak For Itself

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:23:44 GMT

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If You're With Me I'm With You

Wed, 18 Jun 2025 06:22:36 GMT

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100 - As Seeds Fall To Fertile Ground

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 03:59:30 GMT

THE END. And Then?

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99 - Human Behaviour & Psychology

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:38:49 GMT

Revised summary.

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99 - Rhythms & Biological Patterns

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:33:23 GMT

Revised summary.

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99 - Consciousness & Philosophy

Wed, 24 Jul 2024 03:29:08 GMT

Revised summary.

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98 - Neuroscience & Brain Function

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 03:21:52 GMT

Revised summary.

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97 - Physics & Theoretical Models

Mon, 22 Jul 2024 03:21:24 GMT

Revised summary.

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96 - The Seeds

Sun, 21 Jul 2024 05:15:36 GMT

The Story so Far

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95 - Scalar, Vector, and Tensor Fields

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 04:22:05 GMT

Fields, whether scalar, vector, or tensor, are essential tools in science and engineering for representing how various physical quantities vary across space and time, providing a comprehensive framework for analyzing and understanding complex phenomena.

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94 - Decision Paralysis

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 10:40:51 GMT

Stuck.

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93 - Neurobiology of Vision

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 19:15:41 GMT

The neurobiology of vision begins with light entering the eye, where the cornea and lens focus it onto the retina. Photoreceptors in the retina (rods and cones) convert light into electrical signals, which are transmitted through bipolar and ganglion cells to form the optic nerve. These signals travel to the brain, crossing at the optic chiasm to allow visual fields to be processed by opposite hemispheres. The signals are relayed through the thalamus to the primary visual cortex for basic processing, and then to secondary visual areas for complex analysis. The brain integrates this information along the dorsal (spatial) and ventral (object recognition) pathways, resulting in coherent visual perception.

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92 - Minimally Unifying Models

Wed, 17 Jul 2024 06:52:32 GMT

The concept of minimally unifying models (MUM) aims to integrate diverse theories of consciousness, such as Integrated Information Theory (IIT), Global Workspace Theory (GWT), predictive coding, and the Rebus model, into a cohesive framework. These models share fundamental principles like information integration, prediction, and error minimization, and highlight the role of neuromodulators in modulating conscious states. Engaging with interdisciplinary research, such as the work at Monash University, and considering perspectives from Quantum Information Theory and neuromodulatory systems, helps in developing a comprehensive understanding of consciousness. The ultimate goal is to create a unified model that guides future research and practical applications in mental health and cognitive neuroscience.

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91 - Self-Promotion

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 20:57:23 GMT

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90 - Engagement, Attention, Expansion

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 19:41:10 GMT

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89 - Trusting Natural Forces

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 19:25:37 GMT

Ever-Evolving Process

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88 - Intention & Life Design

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 09:59:24 GMT

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Get Started, Then Get Better

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 08:43:37 GMT

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87 - Minimize Effort of Entry

Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:09:29 GMT

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86 - From Where Are You Looking?

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 17:19:36 GMT

It's present within consciousness, but is it truly indistinguishable from it? Where can we draw the boundary? Need we imply proximity and distance?

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85 - Permission Forms, Conditions of Entry, Non-Disclosure Agreements

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:57:19 GMT

I have a golden ticket. Enjoy your journey.

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84 - Whispering Divine & Unbounded Possibilities

Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:35:34 GMT

What methods could a divine intelligence use to make us believe in its tangible existence? A divine intelligence might communicate through symbols, dreams, or synchronicities, making its presence seem real and concrete in our daily lives. Seeming real and being real are perceptual frames. What shapes our understanding of ourselves?

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83 - Cortical Entropy, Perception, and Psychedelics

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 17:06:46 GMT

Three influential models describe their neural mechanisms: the Cortico-Striatal-Thalamo-Cortical (CSTC) loop, the Relaxed Beliefs Under Psychedelics (REBUS) model, and the Cortico-Claustro-Cortical (CCC) model.

The CSTC loop suggests psychedelics disrupt the thalamic gating mechanism, leading to enhanced sensory perception.

The REBUS model posits reduced top-down control by high-level cortical areas, increasing cortical entropy and altering cognition.

The CCC model highlights disruptions in the claustrum's sensory and cognitive processes coordination.

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82 - Advanced Theoretical Models in Physics

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 17:08:18 GMT

Advanced theoretical models in physics, such as String Theory, Loop Quantum Gravity (LQG), and Quantum Field Theory (QFT), aim to explain the fundamental nature of the universe, addressing both macroscopic and microscopic realms.

These models, including the Standard Model of Particle Physics, General Relativity, and concepts like the Holographic Principle and Emergent Gravity, seek to unify fundamental forces and describe the quantum structure of space-time.

Although some of these theories remain speculative, they drive progress in physics and inspire ongoing experimental and observational efforts to deepen our understanding of the cosmos.

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81 - Spatial & Temporal Scales

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 18:24:07 GMT

The universe's spatial and temporal scales extend far beyond human comprehension, from the subatomic quantum realm to the vast cosmological expanse.

Mathematical constants like the Planck constant h=6.62607015×10−34 Jsh = 6.62607015 are used to describe phenomena across the tiniest scales, including Plack Length, Planck Time, and Planck Energy.

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80 - The Measurement Problem, Truth, and Knowledge

Thu, 04 Jul 2024 19:23:55 GMT

Knowledge, truth, and the measurement problem challenge our traditional understanding within philosophy, and science, particularly quantum mechanics, and psychology.

These discussions reveal the limitations of empirical observation in fully capturing the complexities of reality, highlighting emergent phenomena, subconscious processes, and the enigmatic nature of quantum states that defy straightforward measurement.

The measurement problem specifically illustrates how quantum mechanics disrupts conventional notions of truth and knowledge, as the act of observation itself alters the state of what is being observed, posing profound epistemological and ontological questions.

This nexus of ideas stresses the importance of humility, curiousity, and interdisciplinary inquiry in pushing the boundaries of our understanding and opening up to new paradigms.

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79 - Beyond Perceivable Relevance

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 17:20:26 GMT

The concept of "beyond perceivable relevance" delves into the philosophical, scientific, and psychological realms by questioning the limits of what can be empirically observed or understood.

It highlights how emergent phenomena, subconscious processes, and unseen cosmological forces challenge our current knowledge and urge us to consider deeper, possibly unknowable aspects of reality.

This perspective fosters a humility and curiosity essential for pushing the boundaries of understanding in fields such as consciousness studies and quantum mechanics, encouraging openness to new insights and paradigms.

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78 - Temporal Organisation of Neurobiological Rhythms

Tue, 02 Jul 2024 19:26:52 GMT

Understanding temporal rhythms like circadian, ultradian, and infradian cycles is essential as they regulate vital physiological processes, including sleep, hormone release, metabolism, and immune function.

To enhance health and productivity, you can control and manipulate temporal rhythms. Exposing yourself to morning sunlight resets your circadian clock, while brief cold showers and warm baths can adjust your rhythms for better wakefulness and sleep. Maintaining a consistent meal schedule, engaging in regular physical activity, and adhering to a fixed sleep routine can further stabilize these rhythms, ensuring optimal physical and mental performance.

Temporal organisation in neurobiology is fluid, adaptable, and continuous.

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77 - Circadian, Ultradian, and Infradian Rhythms

Mon, 01 Jul 2024 18:50:39 GMT

Circadian neurobiology, ultradian rhythms, and infradian rhythms are crucial for understanding the temporal organization of biological processes.

Circadian rhythms, following a 24-hour cycle, regulate sleep, hormone release, and body temperature, and are synchronized by light through the suprachiasmatic nucleus.

Ultradian rhythms, with shorter cycles like 90-minute sleep patterns, influence cognitive performance and appetite.

Infradian rhythms, lasting longer than 24 hours, such as the menstrual cycle, impact reproductive health and seasonal mood changes. By aligning daily activities with these natural biological rhythms, one can optimize health, productivity, and overall well-being.

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76 - The Brain Mechanisms of Emotions

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 18:25:05 GMT

The brain mechanisms of emotion involve several interconnected structures and systems, including the limbic system, amygdala, hypothalamus, and prefrontal cortex. The amygdala is crucial for processing fear and learned emotional responses, while the hypothalamus regulates aggression and emotional expression. Serotonin plays a significant role in modulating aggression.

Modern theories suggest emotions are represented by distinct brain activations and dimensions of valence and arousal. Understanding these mechanisms helps unravel the complexities of human emotions and mental health disorders.

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75 - The Diffuse Modulatory Neurotransmitter Systems

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 17:31:06 GMT

The brain's diffuse modulatory systems, including the noradrenergic locus coeruleus, serotonergic raphe nuclei, dopaminergic substantia nigra and ventral tegmental area, and cholinergic basal forebrain, regulate a wide range of functions such as arousal, mood, attention, learning, and memory.

These systems use specific neurotransmitters and have widespread, slow-acting influences on brain activity. Understanding these systems is crucial for insights into complex behaviors and mental health, and they are also significantly affected by psychoactive drugs like LSD, cocaine, and amphetamines.

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74 - Understanding The Brain & Behaviour

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 17:10:05 GMT

A higher-level explanation of The Secretory Hypothalamus, Autonomic Nervous System, and Diffuse Modulatory Systems in how they regulate various behaviours.

Grasping these systems is fundamental to understanding complex brain functions and behaviours.

Understanding the organisation of synaptic connections is essential for comprehending brain function. Precise neural mapping and point-to-point communication are crucial for sensory and motor systems, ensuring rapid and accurate responses. Similar to telecommunications, synaptic mechanisms involve specific and widespread neural communication.

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73 - The Quiet Place

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 16:35:30 GMT

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72 - Echoes of the Human Mind

Wed, 26 Jun 2024 19:13:43 GMT

Is there anybody out there?

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71 - Deep Questions

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 15:55:36 GMT

Keep Asking.

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70 - Silence Speaks The Final Code

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:22:17 GMT

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69 - The Nature of Time: Fundamental or Emergent?

Sun, 23 Jun 2024 18:40:48 GMT

The nature of time, whether fundamental or emergent, is a significant debate in physics and philosophy.

Classical physics and general relativity view time as a fundamental dimension, essential to the universe's structure. However, quantum mechanics and thermodynamics suggest time might emerge from more fundamental, timeless states or from statistical behaviour.

Philosophically, presentism and eternalism offer differing views on time's reality. Ongoing research in quantum gravity, string theory, and cosmology continues to explore this profound question.

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68 - Perception's Veil

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 20:12:56 GMT

It had neither rhythm nor rhyme. It has neither reason nor rhyme.

For which to tear this light through my beautiful eyes.

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67 - God, Love, Life, and Death

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 02:54:29 GMT

Silence speaks the final code.

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66 - Topology: Continuity, Compactness, Connectedness

Fri, 21 Jun 2024 05:38:04 GMT

Topology, a mathematical discipline focused on the properties preserved through continuous deformations like stretching and bending. Recent advancements in computational topology have broadened the scope of topological applications in neuroscience, encompassing theoretical, computational, and experimental approaches to studying brain connectivity.

A topological paradigm for hippocampal spatial map formation using persistent homology

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65 - The Black Hole Information Paradox & Entanglement

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 22:27:30 GMT

The Black Hole Information Paradox arises from the conflict between classical general relativity and quantum mechanics regarding the conservation of information in black holes.

Entanglement, a quantum phenomenon where particles become correlated, is relevant to the paradox as it suggests a potential way for information to be encoded in black holes. From a neurophilosophical perspective, these concepts could suggest that the brain operates at a quantum level, with implications for our understanding of consciousness and cognition.

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64 - Supersymmetry, Superposition & Information Theory

Wed, 19 Jun 2024 03:56:05 GMT

Supersymmetry seeks to unify fundamental forces by proposing a symmetry between particles, potentially leading to a more elegant description of the universe and suggesting the existence of extra dimensions.

Superposition, a key concept in quantum mechanics, allows quantum computers to process information in parallel states, challenging our understanding of reality and consciousness.

Information theory, when applied to quantum systems, reveals complex ways in which information is stored and transmitted, hinting at the universe itself as a vast quantum computer, where reality emerges from information processing.

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63 - Quantum Gravity

Tue, 18 Jun 2024 02:41:50 GMT

Quantum gravity seeks to unify quantum mechanics and general relativity, aiming to explain the fundamental nature of reality. Approaches like string theory and loop quantum gravity suggest spacetime has a quantum structure at small scales. This has philosophical implications, challenging concepts like determinism and free will, and could impact the mind-body problem.

In neuroscience, quantum brain hypotheses suggest quantum processes in the brain influence consciousness, decision-making, and perception. Understanding quantum gravity might lead to advances in quantum computing, revolutionizing neuroscience and AI. Quantum gravity also challenges our perceptions of space, time, and reality, potentially explaining altered states of consciousness.

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62 - Special & General Relativity

Mon, 17 Jun 2024 02:12:19 GMT

Special relativity, introduced by Albert Einstein in 1905, posits that the laws of physics are the same for all inertial observers and that the speed of light in a vacuum is constant regardless of the observer’s motion. This theory leads to time dilation and length contraction, where time slows down and lengths contract for objects moving at high speeds.

General relativity, published by Einstein in 1915, extends these principles to include gravity, describing it not as a force but as a curvature of spacetime caused by mass and energy. This theory explains how massive objects like stars and planets warp spacetime, affecting the motion of objects and the passage of time, leading to effects such as gravitational time dilation and gravitational lensing.

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61 - Dark Matter: The Invisible Mass

Sun, 16 Jun 2024 01:05:01 GMT

Dark matter remains one of the greatest enigmas of modern science, a testament to the universe’s boundless mystery. Its study is a journey at the intersection of science and philosophy, revealing the limitations of our knowledge and the vast potential for discovery. As we delve deeper into the dark, we not only seek to illuminate the hidden corners of the cosmos but also to understand the profound truths about existence itself.

The quest to understand dark matter is ongoing and evolving. Advanced detectors like the Large Underground Xenon (LUX) experiment and the upcoming LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) are designed to capture direct interactions with dark matter particles. Meanwhile, the South Pole Telescope and the Dark Energy Spectroscopic Instrument (DESI) continue to map the cosmos, providing data crucial for our understanding of dark matter.

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60 - Dark Energy: The Silent Force Driving Expansion

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 00:47:13 GMT

In the vast cosmos, the familiar atoms and light that makeup everything we see constitute less than five percent of the universe. The rest comprises dark matter and dark energy—mysterious substances that dominate the universe’s structure and evolution. Despite their enigmatic nature, these phenomena are fundamental to comprehending the cosmos.

The universe’s accelerating expansion suggests a force called dark energy, which constitutes about 68% of the universe’s energy content. Scientists at the Center for Astrophysics | Harvard & Smithsonian study dark energy using methods like Type Ia supernovas, Baryon Acoustic Oscillations (BAO), and fluctuations in the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB). Advanced instruments and surveys continue to enhance our understanding of dark matter and energy, aiming to unravel their nature and roles in the universe’s evolution.

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59 - The Standard Model of Particles & Forces

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 09:47:08 GMT

The Standard Model is a comprehensive theory in particle physics that describes the fundamental particles that make up matter and the forces that govern their interactions. It includes elementary particles such as quarks, leptons, and bosons, which mediate the electromagnetic, weak nuclear, and strong nuclear forces. While the Standard Model has been incredibly successful in explaining experimental observations, it has limitations, such as its inability to incorporate gravity or explain phenomena like dark matter. This has led to ongoing research to develop more complete theories that can unify all fundamental forces.

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58 - Quantum Field Theory (QFT)

Wed, 12 Jun 2024 17:09:50 GMT

Quantum Field Theory (QFT) describes particles and forces in terms of continuous fields, challenging classical notions of reality by suggesting a probabilistic and dynamic nature at the smallest scales. It unifies fundamental forces and has been tested with exceptional accuracy. While its direct implications for the brain and consciousness are speculative, some suggest that brain processes may operate akin to quantum information processing. This connection between QFT and neuroscience offers a promising avenue for understanding consciousness and the mind.

WATCH The Feynman Lectures on Physics

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57 - String Theory

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 21:24:23 GMT

String theory proposes that the fundamental particles of the universe are not points but tiny, vibrating strings. These strings can vibrate in different ways, giving rise to the particles and forces we observe. String theory also suggests the existence of extra spatial dimensions beyond the familiar three, and it incorporates the holographic principle, which states that information about a volume of space can be encoded on its boundary. Despite its mathematical complexity and lack of experimental verification, string theory offers a new perspective on the nature of reality.

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56 - Integrated Information Theory (IIT)

Tue, 11 Jun 2024 02:54:59 GMT

Integrated Information Theory (IIT), developed by Giulio Tononi, posits that consciousness arises from the integration of information within a system. It suggests that the degree of consciousness correlates with the system’s ability to integrate information, quantified by a measure called Φ (phi). Systems with high Φ, like the human brain, exhibit complex, unified conscious experiences, while simpler systems with low Φ have minimal or no consciousness. IIT’s principles are supported by neuroimaging and computational models, offering insights into consciousness in neuroscience, AI, and philosophy.

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55 - Global Workspace Theory (GWT)

Sun, 09 Jun 2024 22:32:44 GMT

Global Workspace Theory (GWT), proposed by Bernard Baars, suggests that consciousness arises from the integration of information in a “global workspace” within the brain. This workspace acts like a theater stage, where selected information is brought into conscious awareness and broadcast to various unconscious processes. Neuroimaging and attention studies support GWT, showing widespread brain activation linked to conscious experience. GWT explains how the brain adapts to new information, integrates sensory inputs and thoughts, and maintains a unified conscious experience.

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54 - Consciousness: Fundamental or Emergent?

Sat, 08 Jun 2024 19:17:17 GMT

In this episode, we explore the two main theories about consciousness: whether it’s an emergent property of brain complexity or a fundamental aspect of the universe. The emergent view suggests consciousness arises from the brain’s intricate network of neurons and their interactions, supported by theories like Global Workspace Theory and Integrated Information Theory. On the other hand, the fundamental perspective, supported by panpsychism and quantum consciousness theories, argues that consciousness is a basic, universal feature intertwined with the fabric of reality. Both views present compelling arguments and evidence, highlighting the need for interdisciplinary research to unravel the true nature of consciousness.

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53 - Breathing & Breathwork

Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:13:43 GMT

Some Neuroscience and Philosophy of Breathing and Breathwork,

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51 - The Self & The Sacred: Intentional Action Precedes Intuitive Guidance

Wed, 05 Jun 2024 19:30:08 GMT

Balancing the self and the sacred involves harmonising our ambitions and everyday actions with a deeper, spiritual dimension.

Achieving a state of complete absorption, where action becomes effortless and aligned with a higher purpose, can be realised by drawing connections to the concepts of flow states, intention, intuition, self-discipline, and surrender.

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50 - The Creative Process

Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:03:39 GMT

The essence of the creative process lies in fully embodying the task and letting go of expectations.

Immersing ourselves completely and embracing the natural flow of creativity, we enable the emergence of authentic and impactful outcomes.

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49 - Building Habits & Changing Behaviour

Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:51:37 GMT

Building habits and changing behaviour involves transitioning from a state of mind that does not accommodate the desired behaviour to one that is.

A grand motivating force does not drive the skill in changing behavior, but the tools we use to transition between states of mind. The more we practice the transition,

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48 - Self-Organisation, Emergent Properties and Complex Systems Theory

Sun, 02 Jun 2024 18:44:56 GMT

Extending predictive models beyond classical mechanics involves incorporating concepts from quantum mechanics, complex systems theory, and advanced computational neuroscience.

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47 - The Brain's Generative Model: Predictive Coding & Active Inference

Sat, 01 Jun 2024 19:54:05 GMT

The brain's predictive model, encapsulated by frameworks like Predictive Coding and Active Inference, suggests that the brain continuously generates and updates predictions to minimize prediction errors and guide perception, cognition, and action.

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46 - Cognitive Complexity: Hierarchy, Anarchy, and Entropy

Fri, 31 May 2024 19:50:30 GMT

In the quest to understand complex systems, the concepts of hierarchy, anarchy, and entropy play pivotal roles across various disciplines, including neuroscience, mathematics, and physics.

Developing integrative theories that account for the interplay between the hierarchical organization, chaotic dynamics, and entropy in the brain can enhance our understanding of adaptive behaviour and cognition, and inform practical applications in medicine, technology, and AI.

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45 - Brain Function: Fluid, Adaptable, Continuous

Wed, 29 May 2024 19:22:36 GMT

While the specialized language of neuroanatomy is crucial for precise scientific communication, it can also create significant barriers to understanding and engagement. Addressing these barriers through effective educational strategies, interdisciplinary collaboration, public communication, and technological innovation can help make the field of neuroscience more accessible and inclusive.

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44 - Neuroanatomical Language & Linguistic Reductionism

Wed, 29 May 2024 12:17:01 GMT

Neuroanatomical language, the terminology used to describe the structures and functions of the nervous system, is essential for precise communication in neuroscience. However, this specialised language can also create barriers, particularly for those outside the field or new to the discipline.

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43 - The Motor Loop: Planning, Initiating, and Executing Movement

Mon, 27 May 2024 23:30:19 GMT

The motor loop pathway is a crucial neural circuit in the brain that is involved in the planning, initiation, and execution of voluntary movements. This pathway primarily includes the motor cortex, basal ganglia, and thalamus.

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42 - Neural Network Dynamics

Sun, 26 May 2024 20:49:49 GMT

Network dynamics provide a comprehensive framework for advancing neuroscience research and clinical applications.

Key Concepts:

Neuronal connectivity
Synaptic plasticity
Oscillatory activity
Functional connectivity.

Methods:

Electrophysiological recordings
Functional imaging
Optogenetics
Computational modeling

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41 - Psychedelics & Information Flow

Sun, 26 May 2024 05:20:35 GMT

NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. Psychedelics are substances that reveal the mind by altering the brain's ability to regulate the flow of information.

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40 - Meditation

Fri, 24 May 2024 18:36:02 GMT

Meditation explored philosophically, psychologically, neuroscientifically, and practically.

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39 - Mind Revealing

Fri, 24 May 2024 07:13:45 GMT

Let it out. Let it let you in.

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38 - Introspection & Empathy

Wed, 22 May 2024 19:46:12 GMT

Introspection and Empathy explored through the lens of Philosophy, Neuroscience, and Psychology

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37 - Motivating Forces of Human Behaviour: Identity, Ethics, and Memory

Tue, 21 May 2024 19:17:58 GMT

How much of our behaviour is truly self-directed versus being influenced by subconscious processes and societal expectations?

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36 - Community & Solitude

Mon, 20 May 2024 19:18:36 GMT

The richness of social bonds and the depth of self-understanding

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35 - Self-Compassion

Sun, 19 May 2024 19:26:36 GMT

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34 - Resonance in Relationships

Sat, 18 May 2024 21:14:15 GMT

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33 - Confidence, Quietness, and Security

Fri, 17 May 2024 20:10:30 GMT

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32 - Projections

Thu, 16 May 2024 19:08:44 GMT

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31 - Give It Space

Wed, 15 May 2024 19:36:15 GMT

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30 - Back To The Basics

Tue, 14 May 2024 19:17:46 GMT

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29 - Low and Slow

Mon, 13 May 2024 20:05:44 GMT

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28 - Biological Rhythms & Circadian Entrainment

Sun, 12 May 2024 19:47:13 GMT

In the light we know, we cannot see.

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27 - Deep-Self & Language Models: Natural & Artificial Intelligence

Sat, 11 May 2024 18:32:09 GMT

Ongoing research may reveal connections between language, intelligence, and social interaction in animals.

The "deep self" concept relates to our biological and experiential self-awareness, processing information via sensory input, emotions, and bodily sensations. It learns implicitly through experiences.

In contrast, language models are AI programs trained on text data. They process information statistically and learn via supervised algorithms, storing learned statistical relationships in their parameters. An expansion to our language repertoire.

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26 - The Embodied Self: Indivisible, Not Invisible

Fri, 10 May 2024 18:26:09 GMT

What is distinct between focus, information processing, learning, and memory?

The "embodied self" or "deep self" refers to the biological and experiential foundation of our sense of self.

It's the core entity that integrates information about our bodies, emotions, and thoughts to shape our self-awareness.

It processes information through sensory input, emotions, and bodily sensations and learns through experience.

The deep self is intertwined with memory, particularly implicit and procedural memories, which store information about how our bodies move, our emotional responses to situations, and learned skills.

What does that suggest about our nature?

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25 - Building Blocks of Neural Communication

Thu, 09 May 2024 18:43:49 GMT

Neurotransmitters and neuromodulators play essential roles in tuning neural function, mediating communication between neurons, and shaping cognitive processes.

Understanding these biochemical mechanisms from both philosophical and neuroscientific perspectives deepens our appreciation of the complexities of the brain and consciousness.

Integrating insights from quantum mechanics and attention further enriches our understanding, highlighting the intricate interplay of physical, cognitive, and subjective aspects of neural function.

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24 - Theoretical Neuroscience & Consciousness

Wed, 08 May 2024 18:32:25 GMT

What is the nature of the experience itself?

Can it be ever understood by human cognition?

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23 - Circling Truth: Poetry, Philosophy, and Science

Tue, 07 May 2024 21:35:28 GMT

From poetic enigma to philosophical pondering,

To scientific uncertainty, we are all wandering.

Circumlocution, in its many forms,

Reminds us that understanding often transforms.

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22 - Nurture Without Possession

Mon, 06 May 2024 21:26:36 GMT

The seeds we plant are the seeds we nurture, time and time again.

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21 - Theory of Mind, Consciousness, and Quantum Mechanics

Sun, 05 May 2024 19:45:42 GMT

The traditional physics-based view of the brain falls short of understanding consciousness and neuroplasticity, suggesting a need for a new paradigm potentially incorporating quantum mechanics.

Combining this with the concept of the theory of mind, which attributes mental states to oneself and others, could lead to a more comprehensive understanding of the mind-brain connection.

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20 - Self-Directed Neuroplasticity

Sat, 04 May 2024 19:42:35 GMT

This framework suggests that classical physics, which views the brain as a purely mechanical system, is inadequate for understanding the mind-brain connection and the influence of consciousness.

Quantum mechanics, with its principles of probability and observer effects, might offer a more comprehensive framework that acknowledges the potential causal role of the mind and aligns better with phenomena like self-directed neuroplasticity.

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19 - The Mind-Brain Connection: A Quantum Leap

Fri, 03 May 2024 18:58:44 GMT

A new understanding of the relationship between the brain, behaviour, and consciousness.

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18 - Playing, Dancing, Crying, Falling Over

Thu, 02 May 2024 15:44:12 GMT

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17 - Behaviour: Movement & Emotion

Wed, 01 May 2024 18:37:21 GMT

The Delicate Dance

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16 - Movement: How The Brain & Body Work Together

Tue, 30 Apr 2024 20:30:40 GMT

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15 - The Final Common Path

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:59:46 GMT

Keep moving.

Keep asking questions.

Move along!

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14 - Need Only Ask

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 19:00:17 GMT

How is that possible?

Ask questions.

Which way do I go?

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13 - Better & Better Questions

Sat, 27 Apr 2024 20:00:11 GMT

Need Only Ask.

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12 - Body in Mind, Brain Inside

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 20:06:00 GMT

Patterns Emerging as far as we can see.

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11 - Deeper, Further, Closer

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 20:00:20 GMT

If anything were possible, how would possibility reveal itself in space and time?

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10 - Stars Above, Stars Below

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:00:00 GMT

Look close enough and you might just find yourself looking back at you everywhere you look.

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9 - No Map, No Compass

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:00:00 GMT

What would happen if you let your mind do whatever it wants?

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8 - Whispers In The Dark

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:00:00 GMT

There is something deeply hidden.

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7 - Patterns in Practice

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 20:00:51 GMT

The scale expands, and the melody grows, revealing a grand design.

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6 - Curious, Not Fearless

Sat, 20 Apr 2024 20:00:50 GMT

In Light of What We Know, Darkness Prevails.

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5 - Darkness Is Hiding

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 20:00:35 GMT

Keep looking.

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4 - In Light Of What We Know

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 02:18:36 GMT

The act of putting into light. The state of being made light.

Be curious and get lost in the language in the light of what you know. But be careful, don't get lost in the words.

Losing our minds; finding our minds. Again and Again? Play Again?

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3 - Infinite Patience, Instant Results

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:31:57 GMT

When planting your seeds, nurture your curiousity and embrace your hope; a beacon of warmth in the endless dark.

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2 - Planting The Seed

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 20:10:43 GMT

The Subconscious is not some dusty attic of forgotten memories, but a fertile darkness.

The Seed is not a command or a memory, but a question, whispered into the swirling darkness: "Is There More?".

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1 - Fertile Darkness

Tue, 16 Apr 2024 00:34:38 GMT

Deeper. Further. Closer.

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0 - Space Is The Place

Mon, 15 Apr 2024 09:15:05 GMT

Dive deep into that fertile darkness. That space is the place where we plant our seeds.

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