Reflections about a “Membrane” between Mind and Brain
HW Funk Richard
Archives of Anatomy and Physiology October 22, 2024 DOI: 10.17352/aap.000023 (opens in new tab)
Study at a glance
AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Review Peer reviewed |
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| Key findings | Argues that the layered architecture and functional specialization of the cortex create nearly "free" zones for associations, and that self-consciousness acts as a "membrane" or portal to other space dimensions, making the cortex a kind of "antenna." Proposes possible linkages to these "outer space dimensions" and discusses psychological phenomena including "extended mind" and "terminal lucidity." |
Abstract
This review presents biophysical and quantum physical aspects of informational processes coming from the early evolution till the human brain. Here, the sophistication in the layered cortex architecture as well as the functional orientation of its areas has built nearly “free” zones for associations and connections. With our self-consciousness, a further horizon is reached which represents a “membrane” or portal to other space dimensions - leading out of the narrow cage of the brain. This notion renders the brain cortex into a kind of “antenna”. Some possible ways of this linkage to these “outer space dimensions” are discussed, also looking to psychological aspects like “extended mind”, terminal lucidity” etc.