Post by jbaggett on Oct 21, 2016 23:10:53 GMT
1. The virtual simulation theory of consciousness is that our consciousness can simulate anything if given the information. Even though our consciousness can simulate anything it still does not believe that it is what is producing the false information. A good example of this is in the Disneyland of Consciousness video where the brain produced thoughts of animations being real even though they weren’t and the brain does not realize that it is projecting these feelings until new information is introduced such as someone telling you that the animations are not real. The virtual simulation of consciousness is extremely present when the brain is trying to come up with a solution for something that doesn't make sense.
2.The brain often tricks us when it is beneficial to our survival. Sometimes in extreme stress our consciousness can project visions to give us advice that we wouldn't normally take from ourselves or think of. Our brain also keeps us alert in danger and prepares us to react in a flight or fight way. Another example of the brain tricking us into survival is by sometimes showing us that something is dangerous even when it is not such as a snake. Often when you see a snake initially you are scared and your brain tells you not to touch or be by the snake because it is trying to survive. Later if information is produced that the snake is not poisonous or harmful the brain may change its perception for that particular moment but later may still be startled by another snake and produce a flight response.