>However the problem with the brain, I find, is that it has, well, a mind of its own. How many times had I not wanted to eat that piece of chocolate but have been overruled by my brain

I don't understand this statement. Is the "I" that didn't want to eat the chocolate not also from the mind that wanted to do eat it? In other words you are talking as if the "I" exists outside of the mind. don't all ideas and concepts originate in the mind, even the concept of yourself
Halo | 11.17.08 - 4:33 pm | #

I'm trying to figure out the point of this article.
laura | 11.17.08 - 8:36 pm | #

Halo:
"don't all ideas and concepts originate in the mind, even the concept of yourself"

Allegedly. (That statement about the 'I' being overruled was made tongue-in-cheek!)

Laura:
"I'm trying to figure out the point of this article."

That's wonderful. Let us know how you do.
Baal Devarim | Homepage | 11.17.08 - 9:30 pm | #

>>>"I'm trying to figure out the point of this article."

>>>That's wonderful. Let us know how you do.

LOL!
Shtriemel | Homepage | 11.18.08 - 12:01 am | #

No luck so far. But you're welcome to shed some light, BD.
laura | 11.19.08 - 4:46 pm | #

Does the ""I" exist outside of the mind"there is a study being carried out. I am sure some of us know what the outcome might be.
Pen Tivokeish | Homepage | 11.23.08 - 4:23 pm | #

Does the ""I" exist outside of the mind" there is a study being carried out. I am sure some of us know what the outcome might be.
Pen Tivokeish | Homepage | 11.23.08 - 4:30 pm | #

Hey, there's a new private OTD blog for OTD people only. If you're interested in becoming a reader and/or author, you can email me at outside.the.ballroom@gmail.com. It's called Haven, Not Heaven, and it's meant to be a safe place for OTD people to come together without having to constantly defend themselves from religious people. Hope to see you there!
Margo | Homepage | 12.09.08 - 3:33 pm | #