Blogcritics: Comments on Mind Time

Comment by DrPat

Thu, 19 May 2005 12:10:41 EDT

This book review has been selected for Advance.net. You'’ll be able to find this and other Blog Critics reviews at such places as Cleveland.com’'s Book Reviews column.

Comment by larry

Mon, 9 May 2005 22:37:52 EDT

The point is that, by definition, it is not possible to be aware at the time of an action those that are unconscious. Volition is, also by definition, a conscious act. We live life, far more than less, "unconsciously". Awareness of the interaction between the origin of thought (or intention) and the time allowed for "free will" or "free won't" is an important insight that may begin to explain concepts of introspection, meditation and possibly even dissociation and other unique psychological experiences. Where is the mind when it is at the node of volition and action?

Comment by alienboy

Mon, 9 May 2005 03:45:53 EDT

Interesting questions, but I find myself wondering - Does it really matter whether an impulse originates in the sub-concious or concious mind? I'm not concerned with the seat of thought, more by what each individual does... Just because something originated subconciously doesn't matter, what they actually do does. I have millions of unconcious impulses a day, but don't follow them all.