From Where Do Landmarks Come?
Through ritual. A ritual is a framework we use instinctively. We ritual all the time. We notice new qualia when it appears, and we play with it. If it is good, we get the dopamine squirts we like, and we keep on ritualing with it. After a while new qualiaContinue Reading
Fragile Webs of Neurons
Although brains and nervous systems may be genetically hardwired to perceive particular types of patterns, such as edges, light versus dark, hot versus cold, and even time, most patterns in the human landscape are learned from experience. Actually, since there is no memory storehouse in the brain, we actually recreateContinue Reading
Conscious Ritualing and Discipline
In conscious ritualing, the more discipline you put into it, the more focused you may become on your own landscape. In effect, as your landscape becomes more meaningful to you, your familiarity with your unique landmarks and pathways can prevent you from seeing beyond them. This can be a problem.Continue Reading