Logical Yet False
Ever witnessed a logical argument that led to a bafflingly false conclusion?
Category: Mental Aspects
How does our mind work? How is the mind related to the brain? Is a person’s mind unique to them? In what way are all brains and minds alike?
The four main areas of thinking that I write about. The links below narrow the scope.
Thought Modes
Neuroscience
Learning
Culture
Beyond Logic: Harnessing the Power of Intuition
Given the inherent uncertainty of our world, we face a choice: seize the day and accept the occasional mistake or forgo potential gains while waiting…
Neuron Cascade and Indeterminacy
... indeterminacy, at the neural level. Different inputs can result in the same output. This is the Almost Gate of the neural threshold
Earthquakes in the Mind
Throughout our lives, we construct vast continents of thought, each formed during different developmental stages. When we find ourselves torn between two conflicting viewpoints on…
Almost Matches in Thinking
Almost matches occur when we compare concepts, ideas, patterns, or phenomena that don’t precisely match.
Subjective Time
Physicists can have their cesium clocks. Everyday people know that time travels at its own pace for them.
Decision-Making in an Uncertain World
Without acting as if our convictions were true, we’d remain paralyzed—mere spectators in life’s grand theater.
Emotions in Our Thinking
Why do we feel the way we do? How do emotions fit into our Thinking?