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Awareness of the self is the surest sign of the emergence of [[consciousness]]. Before becoming self-aware, a [[Brains|brain]] acts robotically, reacting to its [[environment]] based on pre-programmed genetic [[Algorithm|algorithms]] we call instinct. It often returns to this state in moments of the mundane and [[Habits|habitual]]. | Awareness of the self is the surest sign of the emergence of [[consciousness]]. Before becoming self-aware, a [[Brains|brain]] acts robotically, reacting to its [[environment]] based on pre-programmed genetic [[Algorithm|algorithms]] we call instinct. It often returns to this state in moments of the mundane and [[Habits|habitual]]. | ||
When the [[feedback loop]] of [[consciousness]] is fully developed, we become aware of our thoughts and see ourselves as a [[subjective]] being.<blockquote>''The holy fool Nasrudin arrives at the bank:'' | When the [[feedback loop]] of [[consciousness]] is fully developed, we become aware of our thoughts and see ourselves as a [[subjective]] being.<blockquote>''"The holy fool Nasrudin arrives at the bank:'' | ||
'' | ''The bank teller asks him if he can identify himself. He pulls out a mirror and says, ‘Yep. That’s me.’”'' -[https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/16291796-polishing-the-mirror Ram Dass, ''Polishing the Mirror'']</blockquote>[[wikipedia:Self-awareness|Self-awareness]] can also refer to the development of self-knowledge through the study of [[psychology]] or [[meditation]]. | ||
Both forms of self-awareness should be encouraged. | Both forms of self-awareness should be encouraged. | ||
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Latest revision as of 09:36, 16 February 2025
Awareness of the self is the surest sign of the emergence of consciousness. Before becoming self-aware, a brain acts robotically, reacting to its environment based on pre-programmed genetic algorithms we call instinct. It often returns to this state in moments of the mundane and habitual.
When the feedback loop of consciousness is fully developed, we become aware of our thoughts and see ourselves as a subjective being.
"The holy fool Nasrudin arrives at the bank: The bank teller asks him if he can identify himself. He pulls out a mirror and says, ‘Yep. That’s me.’” -Ram Dass, Polishing the Mirror
Self-awareness can also refer to the development of self-knowledge through the study of psychology or meditation.
Both forms of self-awareness should be encouraged.
True self-awareness also includes the awareness that we lack free will, and that we must structure our incentives in such a way that doing the right thing becomes the easiest choice.
Inner Cosmos - What does it mean to know thyself in an age of neuroscience? Part 1 & Part 2