Can an Observer Think in Freeze-Frames?

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The discussion centers on the nature of thought and consciousness, questioning how an individual can think about multiple concepts if they can only focus on one thing at a time. It suggests that events are perceived as a series of freeze-frames, implying that an observer must exist separately from these moments to facilitate thinking. The conversation also touches on the distinction between human thought and machine processing, arguing that machines lack the ability to think due to their inability to engage with these freeze-frame concepts. An example provided is the calculation of 3 + 1, which raises further questions about the mechanics of thought and understanding. Additionally, there is a note regarding adherence to forum posting rules, indicating that the thread may not meet the necessary criteria for discussion.
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If he can do only one thing at a time, so how is it possible for him to think on any thing.

That is events are thought to happen in a series of freeze-frames.

Or to say an observer has to be separate from these freeze-frame, to make thinking possible.

Also how is the observer separate from these freeze-frame.

That is the reason a machine does not think.


For e.g how does one calculate 3 + 1.
 
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