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That’s not really the subjective experience though. Why would we feel as though there was an observer who is perceiving both the external and internal world? If

That’s not really the subjective experience though. Why would we feel as though there was an observer who is perceiving both the external and internal world? If you sit quietly you can very quickly be overwhelmed by a tumult of images, thoughts, bits of music, sensations and memories all clamouring for attention. You can consciously direct that spotlight of attention as well. To me this seems more like the self part of the brain is the part responsible for higher order command and coordination of the other parts although not fully in control of everything. Sort of like how the captain of a ship is supposed to be in full control but the crew still have their own wills and desires and perform their jobs autonomously when not being directly ordered to do something.

swagasaurus-rex 4y ago
Imagine a crew member who becomes passive aggressive, or openly hostile. If the captain doesn't address or punish the crew member, his/her bad behavior could affect the rest of the crew. Imagine a captain who becomes unhinged. What could the crew do? I imagine this could be a metaphor for mental illness – although lacking in nuance.
the_gipsy 4y ago
> That’s not really the subjective experience though. Why would we feel as though there was an observer who is perceiving both the external and internal world? Sounds useful as a feedback cycle, so that we can imagine/play ourselves (and other persons) in many imaginary situations.