The Brain's Information Processing: Insights from Joscha Bach and Lex Fridman

Name: The Brain's Information Processing: Insights from Joscha Bach and Lex Fridman
Uploaded: 2023-08-21 12:32:14
Description: Our experience of consciousness is a realization of our connection to the universe and the shared representation we have with other observers, explained by the cognitive architecture of adaptive resonance theory.

This article is a summary of a YouTube video "When you become the universe: How the brain processes information | Joscha Bach and Lex Fridman" by Lex Clips

TLDR Our experience of consciousness is a realization of our connection to the universe and the shared representation we have with other observers, explained by the cognitive architecture of adaptive resonance theory.

Key insights

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The realization that we share a resonant Universe representation with every other Observer coupled to the same universe leads to interesting questions about AI and AGI.
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The brain operates in a paradigm where it is constantly playing catch-up with the world, as signals take a fraction of a second to pass through the entire neocortex.
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The non-dual state is when you realize that you are no longer a person, but instead, you are one with the universe.
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The mind's ability to transcend the division between the self model and the world model allows us to experience ourselves as something that represents the universe.
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The state of Enlightenment is when you realize that your qualia can be deconstructed, leading to a deeper understanding of how experience is implemented.
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When we look at our own face for an extended period of time, we start to unsee the face and instead focus on the underlying geometry, allowing us to modify and shift the construction of our own face in our mind.
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Your outer mind may not always align with your rational thoughts, leading to conflicting actions and feelings.
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Intuition is a powerful and unreflected part of our cognitive processes, capable of producing accurate models of how we relate to the world and what actions we should take.

Timestamped Summary

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Our experience of consciousness may be a realization that we are connected to the universe and share a resonant representation with other observers, which is explained by the cognitive architecture of adaptive resonance theory.
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Our brain processes information through the transmission of signals between cells, creating patterns that modulate and progress relatively slowly compared to the outside world.
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The non-dual state is when you realize you are no longer a person, but instead one with the universe.
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The mind models itself as the universe, transcending the division between self and world, experiencing itself as a representation of the universe within the patterns generated in the brain and organism.
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Enlightenment is the realization that everything is a representation and that your qualia can be deconstructed.
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Reverse engineer the construction of your own face in your mind by focusing on the geometry, allowing you to modify and shift the features without the need for drugs or external substances.
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Your outer mind is smarter than you and can shape your reality, so it's important to align your actions with your rational thoughts.
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Your intuition is a powerful system that can provide a deeper and more accurate understanding of the world than rational thinking alone.