What are the characteristics of the human mind?

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Start date Jan 19, 2011
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The discussion centers on the characteristics of the human mind, with participants seeking to define and explore its various attributes. Key characteristics mentioned include humor, imagination, and romance, highlighting the complexity and multifaceted nature of the mind. There is also a focus on the ambiguity of the term "mind," with participants expressing confusion about its definition and the way it is commonly used. The conversation encourages a deeper examination of what constitutes the mind and its functions, suggesting that it encompasses a range of cognitive and emotional traits.

Jan 19, 2011

Kalrag

Ive been wondering about diffrent things lately. Can anyone list some characteristics of the human mind? For example... Humor, Imagination, Romance, etc. things like that.

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Jan 19, 2011

drankin

Confused.

Jan 19, 2011

Newai

You can start here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mind

Jan 24, 2011

mathematicsma

I second drankin.

Anyway, what is the mind? It's just a word people throw around, so I'm not sure how to characterize it.

Jan 24, 2011

Loren Booda

Minding itself.

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