Mysteries of the Brain

[bhsmte]

There is NOTHING to explain when it is self-explanatory. The theme of the thread is clear. The title of the video is in harmony with it. There is no rational reason to claim to be baffled as usual unless bafflement is merely a kneejerk reaction to suspicions of ID propaganda. But bafflement over the video itself? Naaaaahhh!

BTW
This thread isn't about ID propaganda.

The fact that you can't (or simply refuse) to explain what is self explanatory about the video is telling.

This video is self explanatory as well.

 

[Radrook]

The fact that you can't (or simply refuse) to explain what is self explanatory about the video is telling.

This video is self explanatory as well.

The two videos are not comparable due to differences in subject matter and focus. Cognitive dissonance is a specific psychological phenomenon which I briefly studied in my abnormal psychology course and which definitely might require elaboration to comprehend properly in depth. In contrast, the video I posted isn't focused on any specific thing. It is a general overview of various unexplainable mental phenomena tagged as mysterious or difficult to explain. Asking me for a summary of it seems peevish. .

 

[bhsmte]

The two videos are not comparable due to differences in subject matter and focus. Cognitive dissonance is a specific psychological phenomenon which I briefly studied in my abnormal psychology course and which definitely might require elaboration to comprehend properly in depth. In contrast, the video I posted isn't focused on any specific thing. It is a general overview of various unexplainable mental phenomena tagged as mysterious or difficult to explain. Asking me for a summary of it seems peevish. .

The video i posted is self explanatory and applies to posts in this thread.

 

[Radrook]

The video i posted is self explanatory and applies to posts in this thread.

Then I should watch it to see what it says. Thanx!

 

[Radrook]

In psychology, cognitive dissonance is the mental stress (discomfort) experienced by a person who simultaneously holds two or more contradictory beliefs, ideas, or values, when performing an action that contradicts those beliefs, ideas, and values; or when confronted with new information that contradicts existing beliefs, ideas, and values.[1][2]

Leon Festinger's theory of cognitive dissonance focuses on how human beings strive for internal consistency. A person who experiences inconsistency tends to become psychologically uncomfortable, and so is motivated to try to reduce the cognitive dissonance occurring, and actively avoids situations and information likely to increase the psychological discomfort.[1

An example of cognitive dissonance is when a person might feel bisexual attractions but finds one of the attractions unacceptable.

 

[bhsmte]

An example of cognitive dissonance is when a person might feel bisexual attractions but finds one of the attractions unacceptable.

Yes, that is one example. The most common example on this site, is when a person holds a tightly held belief, that is important to protect for their personal psyche and that belief is contradicted by well evidenced reality and this reality is presented to them. A person has 2 choices at that point. They either get to a point where they eventually recognize evidence to counter their belief and they either alter the belief, or give up on it altogether. Or, if it is far too painful for one to acknowledge their belief may be wrong, they will then engage the defense mechanisms to protect it; confirmation bias, pure denial and a need to misrepresent the evidence that counters their belief. When the latter is the choice, what follows is quite predictable and follows a dinstinct pattern.

 

[Radrook]

Yes, that is one example. The most common example on this site, is when a person holds a tightly held belief, that is important to protect for their personal psyche and that belief is contradicted by well evidenced reality and this reality is presented to them. A person has 2 choices at that point. They either get to a point where they eventually recognize evidence to counter their belief and they either alter the belief, or give up on it altogether. Or, if it is far too painful for one to acknowledge their belief may be wrong, they will then engage the defense mechanisms to protect it; confirmation bias, pure denial and a need to misrepresent the evidence that counters their belief. When the latter is the choice, what follows is quite predictable and follows a dinstinct pattern.

Strange! That describes the atheist modus operandi I regularly encounter very accurately.

 

[bhsmte]

Strange! That describes the atheist modus operandi I regularly encounter very accurately.

Cool

 

[Radrook]

Cool

You consider fallacious reasoning cool?

 

[bhsmte]

You consider fallacious reasoning cool?

I find observing human behavior cool.

 

[Radrook]

I find observing human behavior cool.

So you admit that the atheist modus operandi is irrational?

 

[bhsmte]

So you admit that the atheist modus operandi is irrational?

Major league strawman. Quote the post i stated what you claim here.

 

[Radrook]

Five mysteries of the brain - BBC News

For centuries, the brain was a mystery. Only in the last few decades have scientists begun to unravel its secrets. In recent years, using the latest technology and powerful computers further key discoveries have been made.

However, much remains to be understood about how the brain works. Here are five important areas of study attempting to unlock the last secrets of the brain.

 

[Yennora]

I never attempted to bring God into this thread. That is YOUR idea.

You are such a rare mentality and i wish if i could meet you in real life actually. Truly saddened how they cannot benefit from this conversation but just use the same sarcastic stance that will never open their minds to any further reasoning than theirs, that's why i reduced my time debating atheists (some of them are open minded but trust me, rare.) and now i aim at comforting Christians more.

 

[Bungle_Bear]

Why does a self-explanatory video need explanation? If there was something confusing concerning it or if the those watching it were expected to be below normal intelligence-then it would need one. But neither, I a assuming, is the case.

BTW
How can you be a newbie with approx 43,000 messages?

Some of us are unable to watch the video

So how about you explain to us what the point being made is?

 

[bhsmte]

Five mysteries of the brain - BBC News

For centuries, the brain was a mystery. Only in the last few decades have scientists begun to unravel its secrets. In recent years, using the latest technology and powerful computers further key discoveries have been made.

However, much remains to be understood about how the brain works. Here are five important areas of study attempting to unlock the last secrets of the brain.

You ignored post 152. Please respond.

 

[Radrook]

Major league strawman. Quote the post i stated what you claim here.

So it is an erroneous inference? My apologies.

 

[Radrook]

Some of us are unable to watch the video View attachment 189822

So how about you explain to us what the point being made is?

The various mysteries of the human brain such as phantom limb, the seeming alternate reality o dreams,

You are such a rare mentality and i wish if i could meet you in real life actually. Truly saddened how they cannot benefit from this conversation but just use the same sarcastic stance that will never open their minds to any further reasoning than theirs, that's why i reduced my time debating atheists (some of them are open minded but trust me, rare.) and now i aim at comforting Christians more.

I understand that there is considerable frustration involved in discussing things with persons who always disagree. Sometimes it becomes necessary to take a breather. But so far I am enjoying the discussions. Thanks for your positive feedback. Very much appreciated. Please feel free to PM me. God bless!

 

[Radrook]

Of course you're not dreaming. Why would anyone think they're dreaming? It's not a dream. That's preposterous. Never listen to some who tries to convince you that you're in a dream because you're not in a dream. No way, no how. Not dreaming. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have a job to do.

Wakefulness is indeed perceived as far more vivid and the details of wakefulness are readily at our disposal to recall at will as opposed to the dreams unless they are very vivid nightmares or else in some way very exceptional. It is thought that the brain is somehow reorganizing itself during the process. There is also a therapeutic effect when dreams provide consolation in an otherwise devastated life. Prisoners dreaming of freedom,. Starving victims dreaming of food. Unhappy individual's dreaming of being in heaven. Grieving individuals associating with loved ones who have passed away. A very fascinating organ of very intricate complexity which indicates a designer.