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Make our brains FOSS! Why can't I just tell my brain that now is sleeping time and it will just sleep?!

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[-] randomdeadguy@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

I own my brain because I'm human. Other animal brains, (whale, deer, cow, grasshopper, bird) are not owned by themselves, perhaps animals are simply incapable of comprehending our level of organization. That's why we can make their decisions for them.

/s

Sorry it's just absolutely bizarre to me to think of a part of your body having different ownership than the other parts. Too atomistic. Are we renting out the space in our heads? If so, shouldn't that be mitigated to prevent unnecessary damage?

I feel like Chicken Tonight like Chicken Tonight!

source: am brain damaged

[-] Fleur_@lemm.ee 4 points 2 weeks ago

And it's always listening to what I'm doing lol

[-] CetaceanNeeded@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago
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[-] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

you can pay an expert for some upgrades, but they generally don't do them unless something broke.

[-] xep@fedia.io 3 points 2 weeks ago

I'd like to be able to attach a debugger, please?

[-] viking@infosec.pub 3 points 2 weeks ago

You absolutely can. What really helps is to stop using any kind of digital devices about 2h before you intend to sleep, then workout for a bit, and chase that down with some meditation. Focused breathing exercises are enough, no need to go full guru.

Afterwards take a shower, go go bed, and read a book. You'll have to force yourself to make it through the current chapter, guaranteed.

[-] MITM0@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

It's called NeuroSurgery (in a way)

[-] saltesc@lemmy.world 3 points 2 weeks ago

OP unknowingly explaining simulation theory concepts.

[-] pixeltree@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 weeks ago

It's also accurate in that I'm about to drop it off an 8 story building cause it won't fucking work right

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[-] BeatTakeshi@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago

We call them bias but they are really bugs

[-] DrunkenPirate@feddit.org 1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)
  • Meditation is one way of getting control of your brain.

  • Yoga and Tai Chi is a way of control your brain by focusing on your body.

  • Recite a mantra is another way.

  • Daily routines is also an auto-pilot way of getting control of your brain. (This one is good if you have trouble getting asleep(

You can train those methods consciously and understand the mechanics of how the controls work. Once understood and footpaths set (meditation, daily routines), you can switch between these controls if needed. Or force a thought reset (mantra)

It’s not a secret and known since ages. It’s just that people are too lazy to train. And may be prefer the comfortable auto-pilot way of living.

Meditation is one way of getting control of your brain.

I suspect that most people who have a meditation practice would disagree with this assertion.

[-] Free_Opinions@feddit.uk 2 points 2 weeks ago

Meditation only helps me be more aware of what the brain is doing / making me do. I can't control it and I'd argue that neither can anyone else. Free will in the common sense is an illusion.

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