What does it mean to be? A question that everybody strives to answer throughout their lives. Well, you can do and you can be. Both are controlled by different parts of the brain and both mean so much to the way human beings live their lives. There are no particular reasons why we do what we do and what it really means to be a human being because there is a unique perception within each of us. We can get caught up in doing and we can get caught up in being but both are constantly forming the foundations of our existence.
According to Leonard Shlain, from The Alphabet Versus the Goddess; our brains are made up of two distinct hemispheres that work in correlation with each other in order for human beings to function. There is the right brain that controls all of our emotions and being. Then, there is the left brain that controls all of our cognitive action and doing. Although, recent research has shown that the left frontal lobe has been identified to have feeling-states of happiness and optimism. So, that proves that there is some argument to be found in whether or not there is a distinct divide in the activity of our brains. We cannot simply just state that our brains are made up two distinct sides because there is no definite split, left or right, in our brain that controls emotions on one side and physical action on another. Like I said, there is unique activity that plays a role in different parts of the brain. What are your thoughts?
I think that you bring up really interesting point. That, although we are shown statements and told they are facts, there lies a world outside of what science can comprehend. Maybe scientists do the best they can with comprehending all of the questions we have for the universe. However, maybe some things can't be simplified and controlled by math and science. Division is what we do naturally, as humans, so it only makes sense that we try to divide our brain, so that we can understand it better. Yet, I am not sure if I think that is the correct action for us to take.
ReplyDeleteI believe you raise a valid point, the brains inner workings still lie in mystery and the fact that some make large claims on the function of the brain is preposterous. Every year there are more discoveries made on the brain and its functions, making old theories obsolete. The human brain is one of, if not the most, complex structure in nature, and with our ability to create, the inner workings of the brain will remain mystery for years to come. The idea of being is one that will remain under theory for years, and I believe you hit the nail on the head, we cannot yet set parts of the brain apart as far as complete function.
ReplyDeleteIt's a really big question. Also probably one of the oldest ones as well. I wonder how much of your research will be philosophical or neurological. I feel that the two clash a lot and which side you will side with more
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