Post by lizamez on Mar 31, 2016 0:23:51 GMT
Explain the virtual simulation theory of consciousness.
In a virtual simulation the theory of consciousness can be explained by the use of the internet. Social media apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Tinder, Snapchat, etc. affects our consciousness and how we use it. For example, we look at our feed and wee what other people post. Examining the comments and likes this account/ person is getting and its bringing attention to our brain that we want the same outcome. The user finds or takes a picture deciding on what pose, lightening effect so the perfect combination will bring them positive reactions. Our minds at this moment creates scenarios on what people will think, will they look at me differently, etc. Another example of this theory is would be the opening of smartphone apps without consciously knowing. Phones have been a great influence on our generation and will be greatly affected to the generations to come. By hearing a phone ring this triggers our mind to grab our phone look at it and then check our phone calls, messages, and social media even if nothing when through. Once it reaches to this point in using our smartphones, we pay much less attention to our actions. Putting less thought into remembering your password, typing it in, the location of the apps, and so on. But consciousness isn’t about the action it’s about the information. Just as it is said in Mobile Strip, consciousness is context not content but it may be translated into content by appearances. These actions are a result of our conscious remembering the information.
How does the brain trick us and for what benefit is it for our genetic survival?
The brain tricks us by consciousness creating scenarios and characters that are not real. Yet the brain believes it to be. In the video Disneyland of Consciousness, it mentions that we do not have complete access to our minds and its labyrinth like; so many processes that happen remain unware of. We assume we have complete control of ourselves but we don’t. It is not much in the sense that the brain is tricking us but its tricking its self by believing in what is made up by consciousness. This has a great benefit for out genetic survival because this allows us to play out decision making and scenarios. More specifically serious scenarios of life and death. Other living creatures do not have the process of consciousness because of this they have no prediction of their own outcome; thus taking a chance at survival. We create a virtual simulator that help humans survive. As said in Universal app” theory of conscious should take into consideration that what is unconscious to us humans may be “conscious” to animals devoid of higher order awareness.”
Refrences:
Neuralsurfer. "The Disneyland of Consciousness: Exploring the Animatronic Image." YouTube. YouTube, 12 Nov. 2011. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
Neuralsurfer. "Consciousness as a Mobius Strip: Wittgenstein and the Unspeakable." YouTube. YouTube, 06 Nov. 2011. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
Lane, Andrea. Is the Universe an App? N.p.: Msac Philosophy Group, 2014. Print.
Neuralsurfer. "A Glorious Piece of Meat: An Overture on Consciousness." YouTube. YouTube, 30 Apr. 2011. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
Neuralsurfer. "Brain Burn: Consciousness as a Virtual Simulator." YouTube. YouTube, 25 Nov. 2008. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
In a virtual simulation the theory of consciousness can be explained by the use of the internet. Social media apps such as Facebook, Instagram, Tinder, Snapchat, etc. affects our consciousness and how we use it. For example, we look at our feed and wee what other people post. Examining the comments and likes this account/ person is getting and its bringing attention to our brain that we want the same outcome. The user finds or takes a picture deciding on what pose, lightening effect so the perfect combination will bring them positive reactions. Our minds at this moment creates scenarios on what people will think, will they look at me differently, etc. Another example of this theory is would be the opening of smartphone apps without consciously knowing. Phones have been a great influence on our generation and will be greatly affected to the generations to come. By hearing a phone ring this triggers our mind to grab our phone look at it and then check our phone calls, messages, and social media even if nothing when through. Once it reaches to this point in using our smartphones, we pay much less attention to our actions. Putting less thought into remembering your password, typing it in, the location of the apps, and so on. But consciousness isn’t about the action it’s about the information. Just as it is said in Mobile Strip, consciousness is context not content but it may be translated into content by appearances. These actions are a result of our conscious remembering the information.
How does the brain trick us and for what benefit is it for our genetic survival?
The brain tricks us by consciousness creating scenarios and characters that are not real. Yet the brain believes it to be. In the video Disneyland of Consciousness, it mentions that we do not have complete access to our minds and its labyrinth like; so many processes that happen remain unware of. We assume we have complete control of ourselves but we don’t. It is not much in the sense that the brain is tricking us but its tricking its self by believing in what is made up by consciousness. This has a great benefit for out genetic survival because this allows us to play out decision making and scenarios. More specifically serious scenarios of life and death. Other living creatures do not have the process of consciousness because of this they have no prediction of their own outcome; thus taking a chance at survival. We create a virtual simulator that help humans survive. As said in Universal app” theory of conscious should take into consideration that what is unconscious to us humans may be “conscious” to animals devoid of higher order awareness.”
Refrences:
Neuralsurfer. "The Disneyland of Consciousness: Exploring the Animatronic Image." YouTube. YouTube, 12 Nov. 2011. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
Neuralsurfer. "Consciousness as a Mobius Strip: Wittgenstein and the Unspeakable." YouTube. YouTube, 06 Nov. 2011. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
Lane, Andrea. Is the Universe an App? N.p.: Msac Philosophy Group, 2014. Print.
Neuralsurfer. "A Glorious Piece of Meat: An Overture on Consciousness." YouTube. YouTube, 30 Apr. 2011. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.
Neuralsurfer. "Brain Burn: Consciousness as a Virtual Simulator." YouTube. YouTube, 25 Nov. 2008. Web. 30 Mar. 2016.