The brain is amazing. |
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I don't think anyone can argue the fact that we are sentient (able to say "I am"), but I question is, what part of your brain does that? How is it possible for the brain the comprehend its own existence? This might be an incredibly stupid question, but I just need to know... any thoughts on this? |
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The brain is amazing. |
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I've been reading a book that suggests the consciousness enters the body through the pineal gland. It coincides with locations of chakra or third eye or energy centers in certain belief systems. Dr. Strassman describes it as the "seat of the soul." |
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Make it happen.
I imagine that I'm right behind and slightly above my eyes, which is where the third eye chakra is, isn't it? But then hey, what do I know? |
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The stuff about the pineal gland, sorry to burst your bubble, is crap. Ask almost any psychologist. It's a myth that was created along the same lines as Phrenology - abstract theorising based on disection of dead brains. The philosopher Rene Descartes originally came up with the idea that the pineal gland is the "seat of the soul". And this Dr. Strassman you are reading has obviously borrowed that exact phrase and idea from Descartes - it was him who originally came up with it. Suffice it to say, I have a very negative opinion of Descartes. |
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i would say that its a combination of brain functions, just because if we secluded one portion/aspect from the brain to say that it accounts for our consciousness, that alone is not enough to project our entire personality. all portions of the brain are needed, regardless if one is specifically responsible for our consciousness. |
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Yes. Thank you. I do believe it IS the PREfrontal cortex. |
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While I agree with what you say I would like to alert you to the famous case involving Phinius Gage. |
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