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To my way of thinking - and in no way does this mean it works for you - different parts of the mind are like different programs running on one computer. They're

To my way of thinking - and in no way does this mean it works for you - different parts of the mind are like different programs running on one computer. They're not all written in the same language, so passing information between them can be hella difficult. Words, colors, proprioception in different body parts etc. are all different languages, testing them out is a way of passing information between the various regions of the psyche so that they can all 'get on the same page' as it were. Book #3 in my linktree talks a lot in this vein if you find it an interesting metaphor.

bheadmaster 4y ago
> They're not all written in the same language, so passing information between them can be hella difficult. Words, colors, proprioception in different body parts etc. are all different languages, testing them out is a way of passing information between the various regions of the psyche so that they can all 'get on the same page' as it were. So the purpose of the exercise is to communicate information between different parts of the brain? Does it really help? If so, do you have any explanation for the underlying mechanisms? Metaphors are convenient, but unless they're a proxy-explanation for some harder-to-understand mechanisms, I don't really see their value...
- AnIdiotOnTheNet 4y ago
  Not the brain, the mind. Subtle difference there. The mind is more than a singular entity, it is made up of a lot of processes each with their own evolved purposes and ways of looking at things, but also their own limitations as regards expression of their state. Understanding what each part is saying, and why it is saying it, can help integrate and align the components towards the same goal. Think of it like a meeting, where everyone there has their own narrow view of what's going on in the business and what they think needs to happen is based on that, so during the meeting you're sharing all your different perspectives so you can make an informed decision and orient everyone towards a plan of action. Doesn't always work and not everybody walks away happy, but they're generally satisfied with at least being heard.
  - dwringer 4y ago
    As far as I understand this is one of the underlying benefits of making art in a theraputic session. There is a nearby former state mental hospital that now gives tours, and part of it is a museum of artwork that patients made - it is some very powerful stuff. Something fascinating I think we're just getting to the point of being able to explore is taking the words, colors, artistic expressions, etc. that we come up with in examining our emotional state, and feeding them into an AI like stable diffusion. I can't help but think there is real potential here that could be very empowering to patients and help people manage their thoughts and emotions in a personal, healthy way.

bheadmaster 4y ago

> They're not all written in the same language, so passing information between them can be hella difficult. Words, colors, proprioception in different body parts etc. are all different languages, testing them out is a way of passing information between the various regions of the psyche so that they can all 'get on the same page' as it were. So the purpose of the exercise is to communicate information between different parts of the brain? Does it really help? If so, do you have any explanation for the underlying mechanisms? Metaphors are convenient, but unless they're a proxy-explanation for some harder-to-understand mechanisms, I don't really see their value...

AnIdiotOnTheNet 4y ago
Not the brain, the mind. Subtle difference there. The mind is more than a singular entity, it is made up of a lot of processes each with their own evolved purposes and ways of looking at things, but also their own limitations as regards expression of their state. Understanding what each part is saying, and why it is saying it, can help integrate and align the components towards the same goal. Think of it like a meeting, where everyone there has their own narrow view of what's going on in the business and what they think needs to happen is based on that, so during the meeting you're sharing all your different perspectives so you can make an informed decision and orient everyone towards a plan of action. Doesn't always work and not everybody walks away happy, but they're generally satisfied with at least being heard.
- dwringer 4y ago
  As far as I understand this is one of the underlying benefits of making art in a theraputic session. There is a nearby former state mental hospital that now gives tours, and part of it is a museum of artwork that patients made - it is some very powerful stuff. Something fascinating I think we're just getting to the point of being able to explore is taking the words, colors, artistic expressions, etc. that we come up with in examining our emotional state, and feeding them into an AI like stable diffusion. I can't help but think there is real potential here that could be very empowering to patients and help people manage their thoughts and emotions in a personal, healthy way.