What Are the Mystical Energies That Distinguish Human Minds?

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The discussion centers on the exploration of a theoretical "energy" that distinguishes human minds from animal brains, with the poster expressing a belief in an underlying life force linked to mysticism and consciousness. They reference fictional works that suggest this energy, which could explain phenomena like plant growth in response to singing. While some participants argue that such ideas lack scientific validation and are more aligned with pseudoscience, others suggest that the concept of a life force has historical interest, citing figures like Wilhelm Reich. The conversation touches on the complexities of the mind-brain relationship and the challenges of researching unmeasurable energies. Overall, the thread reflects a blend of curiosity, skepticism, and philosophical inquiry into the nature of consciousness and existence.
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Russ,

There is no one part of the brain
responsible for conscious thought.

Thought is the result of many
different areas working in co-
opertion. The cerebrum is huge,
most of our brains are cerebrum.

Howstuffworks "How Your Brain Works"
Address:http://science.howstuffworks.com/brain2.htm Changed:11:08 AM on Sunday, August 10, 2003

Consciousness itself is managed
by an organ called the thalamus
which is part of the limbic sys-
tem.

-zoob
 
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Maybe you might notice that these are *fiction* writers?

In any case, a warning. The mystical sense of "energy", or "lifeforce" does not correspond to the physical ideas of energy, and force.

My bet is on the negative.

How do you know animals don't have a mind? All evidence suggests that they too have sentience, and complexity of thought, only to a lesser degree.

How do you know humans in general have minds?

(Think about the questions. They are much harder than you think)
 

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