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Questions without answers, answers without questions, what is a Psych student to do!?
My attempt at blending Psychology, Neuro-Science & Philosophy into one heap of a world-view. Don't take anything I've written here to say I don't think science is important, I certainly do, but it's important to remember that it's a system built on what we can observe and ignores what we can't; while this is a solid way to run a system, it doesn't lead to absolute truth because it relies on our limited knowledge of the Universe (both micro & macro) as well as the fallible tools we call senses.
I'm sure very few people will read this, but hey, if even one does I'll be happy! I wrote this for my final Psych class of my final year of my degree; it's sort of a culminating expression of my thoughts on Psychology (and University) as a whole. It's awfully pretentious but I'm still pretty happy with it!
Give it a read if you have the time, and yes, for those of you who read "Reflections", it's THAT Frank.
Enjoy, guys!
My attempt at blending Psychology, Neuro-Science & Philosophy into one heap of a world-view. Don't take anything I've written here to say I don't think science is important, I certainly do, but it's important to remember that it's a system built on what we can observe and ignores what we can't; while this is a solid way to run a system, it doesn't lead to absolute truth because it relies on our limited knowledge of the Universe (both micro & macro) as well as the fallible tools we call senses.
I'm sure very few people will read this, but hey, if even one does I'll be happy! I wrote this for my final Psych class of my final year of my degree; it's sort of a culminating expression of my thoughts on Psychology (and University) as a whole. It's awfully pretentious but I'm still pretty happy with it!
Give it a read if you have the time, and yes, for those of you who read "Reflections", it's THAT Frank.
Enjoy, guys!
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Wow, that was some interesting stuff. I must admit, all the talk about the failings of science had some special poignancy as I sit here in my lab coat, browsing FA instead of processing my data....
You're a very talented writer though, presenting such an intriguing set of ideas in a format so rich. It seems like the type of thing that could have potentially ended up as quite a dry paper if things had gone a different way. I've thought about some similar stuff before, I mean it's hard not to question the notions of normality vs. lunacy when you've got such interests as ours. I've never had the presence of mind or appropriate level of coherence to achieve this level of discourse though, so thanks for putting it out there.
Anyway, well done and thanks, it was an interesting read. It probably merits a rereading with some more scrutiny before I fully understand some parts of it, but I really should stop procrastinating my work. Keep being awesome! :3
You're a very talented writer though, presenting such an intriguing set of ideas in a format so rich. It seems like the type of thing that could have potentially ended up as quite a dry paper if things had gone a different way. I've thought about some similar stuff before, I mean it's hard not to question the notions of normality vs. lunacy when you've got such interests as ours. I've never had the presence of mind or appropriate level of coherence to achieve this level of discourse though, so thanks for putting it out there.
Anyway, well done and thanks, it was an interesting read. It probably merits a rereading with some more scrutiny before I fully understand some parts of it, but I really should stop procrastinating my work. Keep being awesome! :3
Pretty awesome!
I love it when we (students) are given the opportunity to write a paper anyway we deem fit. I feel papers become more passionately involved in the topic of choice AND that they're more interesting to read. I did something similar for my environmental geology class a few years back. It was awesome and fun to do.
This concept would work great if you could weave it into a furry story as an underlying theme in the greater plot. Would be pretty amazing, actually. = )
I love it when we (students) are given the opportunity to write a paper anyway we deem fit. I feel papers become more passionately involved in the topic of choice AND that they're more interesting to read. I did something similar for my environmental geology class a few years back. It was awesome and fun to do.
This concept would work great if you could weave it into a furry story as an underlying theme in the greater plot. Would be pretty amazing, actually. = )
Yeah, the prof. I had for this class was amazing for that. His course dealt with Perception and while they meant it more in terms of the physical processes involved in perception (visual pathways and all that) he attacked it from a more philosophical angle. He allowed us to create a final project in any format we wished, from a story to (from one student) a figure skating routine; it simply had to express our thoughts on the course material.
This was my final project for my second class with him, I've still got the story from my first class and may post it at some point (Chuck vs. Solipsism).
But thanks for reading!
This was my final project for my second class with him, I've still got the story from my first class and may post it at some point (Chuck vs. Solipsism).
But thanks for reading!
Hm. Interesting. I need to sit and let it absorb some, I think.
It hits home, though, as I'm currently struggling with depression and anxiety. Medicines and counseling helps, to a degree, but doesn't help, to a degree. Where is the solution? In the end, while others can tell me what they think, or what they would do, I have to decide on a course of action myself. But how can I decide, knowing that my own mind is broken? But how can I NOT decide, as my mind and my body are my own? I don't quite see an answer out of this paradox.
It hits home, though, as I'm currently struggling with depression and anxiety. Medicines and counseling helps, to a degree, but doesn't help, to a degree. Where is the solution? In the end, while others can tell me what they think, or what they would do, I have to decide on a course of action myself. But how can I decide, knowing that my own mind is broken? But how can I NOT decide, as my mind and my body are my own? I don't quite see an answer out of this paradox.
Well man, all I can offer is a reminder that it's possible to trick your brain into being happy. Smile. Even if you don't feel it, do it (thinking about something that makes you happy helps with this of course), your brain will react to the stimuli (Omg. He's smiling, he must be happy!) and react accordingly (RELEASE THE SEROTONIN!).
Exercise also has an effect on the release of "happy" neurotransmitters. Depression sucks, but while I'm no doctor (and wouldn't dare to say don't listen to them), I will say that while medication may treat the symptoms it'll do nothing for the underlaying cause (unless it's a purely chemical thing).
Exercise also has an effect on the release of "happy" neurotransmitters. Depression sucks, but while I'm no doctor (and wouldn't dare to say don't listen to them), I will say that while medication may treat the symptoms it'll do nothing for the underlaying cause (unless it's a purely chemical thing).
Thanks, man! I really appreciate that. It's a little wordy, and I mean... while I know what I'm on about in it, and the intent I put into the story, it's kind of a personal expression of my own feelings on the subject so someone just reading it for the first time might not fully understand it because they don't know me well enough.
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