Post by Kimberly Iniguez on Oct 31, 2016 2:17:23 GMT
WEEK 5
Book: “Is the Universe an App”
Explain the virtual simulation theory of consciousness.
The virtual simulation theory of consciousness develops map of possibilities (asking various questions). As the video” Brain Burn” mentions when questions arise it is because of the architecture of our brain. We are able to imagine or dream of certain events (create scenarios) in our brain without having to really go through it physically. Being aware that it is only an illusion in our brain and not actually happening. Knowing the difference it can either occur the way it was imagined or things alternate a change of what was just an illusion, “Awareness is Poker Self-Reflective. Chance giving itself better odds. “(Fragment, 52)
How does the brain trick us and for what benefit is it for our genetic survival?
Our brain controls our human essence. If we do not have a brain we would not be able to function in this world. As of now, if I did not have a brain I would not even be thinking or typing what is being written. It benefits us in many ways to make daily decisions such as differentiating what is what, how is how, when is when. In the book “Is the Universe and App” Lane explains that whenever he surfs he tends not to confuse a surfboard with a surfer, neither seaweed with a shark, this allows us to know the distinction between the physical and to be able to predict things that can threaten our survival before taking action (we think before we do, knowing the possibility of the outcome). The brain is very complex and hard to be understood, yet is a human need to operate consciously to lead to thoughts and strategies.
Book: “Is the Universe an App”
Explain the virtual simulation theory of consciousness.
The virtual simulation theory of consciousness develops map of possibilities (asking various questions). As the video” Brain Burn” mentions when questions arise it is because of the architecture of our brain. We are able to imagine or dream of certain events (create scenarios) in our brain without having to really go through it physically. Being aware that it is only an illusion in our brain and not actually happening. Knowing the difference it can either occur the way it was imagined or things alternate a change of what was just an illusion, “Awareness is Poker Self-Reflective. Chance giving itself better odds. “(Fragment, 52)
How does the brain trick us and for what benefit is it for our genetic survival?
Our brain controls our human essence. If we do not have a brain we would not be able to function in this world. As of now, if I did not have a brain I would not even be thinking or typing what is being written. It benefits us in many ways to make daily decisions such as differentiating what is what, how is how, when is when. In the book “Is the Universe and App” Lane explains that whenever he surfs he tends not to confuse a surfboard with a surfer, neither seaweed with a shark, this allows us to know the distinction between the physical and to be able to predict things that can threaten our survival before taking action (we think before we do, knowing the possibility of the outcome). The brain is very complex and hard to be understood, yet is a human need to operate consciously to lead to thoughts and strategies.