The Subconscious as the Foundation of Consciousness: A Self-Correcting Model of Human Behavior, Free Will, and Cognitive Adaptation
Martine Senatus
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AI-extracted from the abstract| Characteristics | Theoretical or philosophical paper |
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| Key points | Argues that free will is a long-term cognitive adaptation mechanism rather than an immediate, isolated decision, with the subconscious operating as an automated predictive system and the conscious mind as an editor that can reshape subconscious patterns over time. Proposes that true agency lies in the self-directed ability to reprogram subconscious conditioning, and discusses experimental models and applications in mental health, education, self-improvement, and AI. |
Abstract
This paper explores the idea that free will is not an immediate, isolated decision-making process but a long-term cognitive adaptation mechanism. The subconscious operates as an automated predictive system, while the conscious mind serves as an editor capable of reshaping subconscious patterns over time. By integrating findings from neuroscience, psychology, and artificial intelligence, this paper proposes that true agency lies in the ability to reprogram subconscious behaviors. Experimental models to test this framework are discussed, along with potential applications in mental health, education, self-improvement, and AI development. This perspective challenges traditional views on human cognition, determinism, and free will by reframing choice as a self-directed capability to shape subconscious conditioning.