Interesting post! Q: Why wouldn’t the brain work both ways simultaneously, bringing information from the outside in while also using inside information to shape the external world? I don’t see why it is “either-or.” Seems like both functions work together: we shape our world while our world shapes us.
I think you’re probably absolutely right! Especially since there’s so little “either-or” in the world, but more spectrums and scales. It definitely makes the most sense that both approaches influence us.
Thank you sharing your thoughts Ira, and for your kindness in the process
Interesting post! Q: Why wouldn’t the brain work both ways simultaneously, bringing information from the outside in while also using inside information to shape the external world? I don’t see why it is “either-or.” Seems like both functions work together: we shape our world while our world shapes us.
I think you’re probably absolutely right! Especially since there’s so little “either-or” in the world, but more spectrums and scales. It definitely makes the most sense that both approaches influence us.
Thank you sharing your thoughts Ira, and for your kindness in the process