Purpose, Value, Evolution, Consciousness, Sentience, Life & Emergence of Mind From Matter | Terrence Deacon | 95
Mind & Matter
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Dynamic Nature of Thoughts and Brain Function
Neurons do not store information but rather produce dynamic thought structures through complex interactions and firing patterns. Thoughts are akin to dynamic structures like a flame or whirlpool, created by neurons orchestrating an intricate pattern of activation and deactivation. The brain's functioning resembles an orchestral piece, with neurons firing in synchrony, dis-synchrony, and counterpoint. Thoughts can be likened to pieces of music, and the brain's produced experiences are considered as attractors in dynamical processes.
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