Are You Aware That You Are Breathing?

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Discussion Overview

The thread explores the concept of awareness regarding basic autonomic functions such as breathing and blinking. Participants engage in a light-hearted exchange about their awareness of these actions and related sensations.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Meta-discussion

Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express awareness of their breathing and blinking, suggesting a focus on autonomic functions.
  • Others contribute humorous observations about their own bodily sensations, such as the feeling of their tongue or an itch.
  • A participant questions the nature of awareness and references the Turing test in relation to the discussion.
  • One participant reflects on their awareness fluctuating, indicating a playful engagement with the topic.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally share a playful agreement on the theme of awareness, though the discussion remains light and humorous without deep exploration of any competing views.

Contextual Notes

The discussion is informal and lacks rigorous definitions or scientific exploration of the concepts mentioned, focusing instead on personal experiences and humor.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in light-hearted discussions about consciousness, awareness, and the nature of autonomic functions may find this thread engaging.

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You are now aware that you are breathing.


That is all.
 
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Blinking, also.
 


You are now aware of surrounding temperature.
 


READING too :biggrin:
 


KalamMekhar is now aware of his tongue...

wriggling around...

touching his teeth

and the roof of his mouth
 


Chi Meson said:
KalamMekhar is now aware of his tongue...

wriggling around...

touching his teeth

and the roof of his mouth

FUuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuu

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My knee itches, but I am biting my tongue AND holding my breath.
 


I refuse to blink.
 


I am trying desperately not to think about a purple elephant.
 
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KalamMekhar said:
You are now aware that you are breathing.
Not necessarily - how many PF members passed the Turing test?
 
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KalamMekhar said:
You are now aware that you are breathing.
Blinking, also.
That is all.

breathing == autonomic, blinking == autonomic (sometimes, hehe)

Rhody...
 
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KalamMekhar said:
You are now aware that you are breathing.That is all.

I was aware when I first read this thread, but then I forgot. Now I remember again...and by golly yes, I am breathing! How did you know, Kalam? :smile:.
 

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