konichiwah89 Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I need to set a single ground rule here, since this is an entirely theoretical question (until we get to the point of technology to prove otherwise) The ground rule is simply how we are (theoretically) controlled through some form of life-force (like a soul, typically mentioned in religious belief). If someone can prove me entirely wrong on this ground rule, please mention it to me. With that said, if we were able to control a small part of our brains using that life force and only such, what would happen if we were able to control our entire brain? Of course, my belief is that we are incapable of controlling our brain due to some external force preventing us, perhaps to prevent the destruction of the universe (but of course, that's entirely theorized). My questions currently are the following: - Would we be able to physically evolve ourselves much more quickly using our brains potential? - What would be a downside, or a "limitation" of our brains? - Would there be a "safety" measure to prevent our likely deaths from overexertion of the brain / body? I want to hear all about your opinions, facts, and what not. I am not studying neurology or anything brain-related, so I really cannot prove anyone wrong with factual statements that relate. That is also why I decided to put that 'life-force' ground rule in, because I cannot prove that we control our brains in any other way that I would understand. Once again, if someone proves differently, I'll update this post. Now, bombard me with science!! -Kon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strange Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 With that said, if we were able to control a small part of our brains using that life force and only such, what would happen if we were able to control our entire brain? It sounds like you are asking a question based on two made-up ideas. As such, it has nothing to do with science (or reality) so you can make up whatever answer your want. Why do you think there is some external "thing" controlling our brain? Why do you think it only controls part of our brain? What do you think controls the rest of our brain? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrewcellini Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 (edited) If someone can prove me entirely wrong on this ground rule, please mention it to me. That's not how science works, and that's a really nice (read: lame) way to shift the burden of proof to those responding to your ideas. Edited June 27, 2016 by andrewcellini 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phi for All Posted June 27, 2016 Share Posted June 27, 2016 I need to set a single ground rule here, since this is an entirely theoretical question (until we get to the point of technology to prove otherwise) The ground rule is simply how we are (theoretically) controlled through some form of life-force (like a soul, typically mentioned in religious belief). If someone can prove me entirely wrong on this ground rule, please mention it to me. ! Moderator Note Your ground rule is superseded by our site rule about rigor in presenting speculative ideas. You can't remove the science from a good science discussion. You're asking people to respond to unsupported guesswork, ungrounded in reality, so anyone could say anything, and that's not our way, sorry. There are some wild west type forums out there that aren't as strict, but we need to stick to science here. If you can figure out a way to support your idea about a "life-force" and "brain control" with evidence, you can start a new thread, but I'm going to close this one for lack of rigor. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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