Monday, September 29, 2008

How do I think? Hmmm... Let me think....

Well, after giving it some thought, I believe I've isolated my process.

First, a Topic is selected. I must admit that this level goes far beyond my understanding, and even beyond that of the most advanced studies of neurology and neurobiology. The very idea that should have feelings at all, or be concious of myself, goes way, way, way beyond me.

After I've got an area of focus, generally, I isolate factors for change. These are usually "what if?" in nature, such as,"How would that car look in green?" or "If I put an electromagnet near a radio, would I get only static?"
A range of possible results comes quickly, and I apply what I previously knew, things related to the Topic, to rule out some.
Then, a few filters are applied, for things like feasability, side effects, and morality.
In most cases, only one plan for action is decided upon. The process repeats, with the action to be preformed as the Topic. Soon, this derives the result: What do I do right now?

For example, to consider an example question:
Could I get away with not doing my blog entry?

1. Topics involved: Mr. Allen, Blogs, School
2. Area of change: Not doing homework
Possibilities may include:
A world with no homework (Infeasible)
Not doing it, and doing nothing else (Undesirable Side Effects)
"Whacking" Mr. Allen (Unethical, Undisirable Side Effects)
Skipping School (All of the above!)
Doing the post ( Passes QC! )
So, I focus on what it takes to actually do the post, and I end up right here at this little period.

NOW WHAT?

1 comment:

Eli K said...

Hi Thomas.

Let me just start with wow. Having said that, I think you did a number of great things in this post. The wording in the beginning paragraphs was a little bit confusing, but I think since you provided the example at the end it worked to make it stronger. I think you really showed your courage in admitting that you were considering whacking Mr. Allen, I'm not sure I would have done that but it was a good example. The topic was also a bit odd, but you made it work really well. Very entertaining and fun to read, thanks.

 
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