Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman Ep85 "What is a Thought?"
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Dec 16, 2024 Discover the intricate world of thoughts and how they shape our behavior! Dive into the evolution of cognitive abilities and the remarkable transition from simple navigation to complex internal landscapes. Unravel the biological basis of thoughts, questioning their physical nature while exploring the role of internal dialogue in our decision-making. Learn how our minds create vivid, nonverbal images and the surprising connection between movement and brain function. Plus, find out how neurons adapt to navigate both mathematical and everyday challenges!
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Thoughts Are Physical
- Thoughts are physical processes, tied to brain activity.
- Brain alterations, like injuries or chemical changes, directly impact our thoughts.
Stealing Tongues
- Arthur Alberts recorded African music in 1949, encountering cultural misunderstanding.
- One native, unfamiliar with technology, believed Alberts stole his voice via tape recorder.
Beyond Inner Monologue
- Inner monologue isn't our only way of thinking.
- Nonverbal thoughts like mental images dominate, as shown by Russell Hurlburt's beeper experiment.
