To a degree it must be so. We consciously make decisions (using our brain) which then controls aspects of the brain, for example standing up.BigMike wrote: ↑Fri Nov 25, 2022 9:03 pmI'm trying to get a grasp on what it is you're trying to convey here. Is it a reasonable assumption to make based on what you said that your consciousness in some way controls the way that your brain functions?attofishpi wrote: ↑Fri Nov 25, 2022 8:54 pmNo. I am saying that being conscious includes thinking and functions within the brain. Why do you keep inisisting on absurd inferrences from what I am stating?
Since this all stems from my statement below, I thought I'd bring it back for discussion:
1. Conscious minds choose by careful consideration (analysis of qualia inputs, reflected upon ones previously acquired knowledge).
Let's say we are deciding to have a holiday. Our conscious mind carefuly considers (analyses) qualia inputs (eg reading a brochure) while reflecting (analysing) upon previously acquired knowledge (information retrieved from the brain).