Dr. John Vervaeke Ep. 32 - Awakening from the Meaning Crisis - RR in the Brain, Insight, and Consciousness
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Apr 3, 2023 Explore interconnected processes behind relevance realization, neural processes, and brain efficiency in relation to consciousness. Delve into insights on intelligence measured within neural systems and the relationship between consciousness and self-organizing criticality. Discover the impact of insight on problem-solving abilities and the importance of emotional engagement in cognition.
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Relevance Realization
- Relevance realization is central to intelligence and consciousness.
- It involves fitting our sensory-motor loop to the environment under bio-economic constraints.
Neural Firing and Compression
- Neurons firing in synchrony compress data, similar to a line of best fit.
- Asynchronous firing introduces variation, allowing for new structure formation.
Self-Organizing Criticality
- Self-organizing criticality involves systems cycling between order and breakdown.
- This allows for emergent capacities and adaptation, like a sandpile avalanche.