i don’t believe in free will so i’m not certain we control much of anything. i’ve always thought of myself as the only supervisor in the panopticon that is me. i can observe and understand and process and form connections, but choices are made for me at the subconscious level before i am even aware of them. as the supervisor i can influence the operation of the panopticon but i cannot control it. i obtain information based on experiences and use logic and reasoning to take it apart.

anyway, fuck my dumb brain. that dude sucks.

[–] andyburke@fedia.io 6 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

Tor Norretranders agrees with you. You should read The User Illusion if you haven't already.

[–] chosensilence@pawb.social 3 points 2 weeks ago

ah cool. i was certain others came to a similar conclusion but no, never heard of that book or its author. thanks! i’ll check into it first. i’ve enjoyed consuming information about consciousness and neuroscience.. just feel this way based on all i’ve learned and even experience.

[–] ChrisMcMillan@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I don't think anyone is in control of their brain. Ever tried to decide what your next thought was going to be? They arise as a consequence of conditions, not from volition.

Edit: grammar