Thursday, 18 September 2008

Chapter 8 - Mind Matters - For Discussion

Q1. Why do people transmit messages incongruously? Is it safe to assume they are being deceptive in doing so?

A1. Not really. The incongruous sending of messages is a strategic attempt made in the spirit of an initial assessment which finds that there may be some resistance. The incongruous message or mixed message send multiple streams of stimulus to approach both e the conscious and unconscious mind. Deceptive no, access the power of the receivers unconscious mind yes, so that they feel ready to make a change and commit to action.



Q2. How do you characterize the differences between conscious and unconscious minds?

A2. The conscious uses selective perception to narrow its focus to a manageable level by focusing on specific element of an otherwise sensory overload. The unconscious mind is the safety valve which regulates and protects the mind from unacceptable suggestions, and will if necessary protect the whole person from threat.



Q3. Our society has been called a "Left Brain on. Why do you think it has been characterised this way? Do you agree?

A3. A society which has only been out of the industrial revolution for less than 100 years and has invested so heavily in the logical technological world can be depicted as Left Brain. Even in left brain tasks such as organisation there is an element of right brain creativity in how they are managed, right brain activity gave birth to the mental vision which creativity algorithms created for the search process of Internet search engines. We enjoy stories as a Left Brain society, we live in a news agenda which is governed by metaphor. Metaphor is the escape to the right bran while the left brain is not looking.



Q4. Do you trust you unconscious mind? Why or why not? Do you trust your conscious mind? Why or why not?

A4. My unconscious mind or my 'gut' tells me if something is afoot or wrong in some way. My conscious mind however can be presented a single train of thought to follow, i believe i can be duped or tricked, its not that i don't trust it, it is like a friend that you must be aware of, that is a little easily led and sometime forgets who he is and what his purpose or priorities are.



Q5. Why do you think the use of sensory isolation coupled with subliminal messages as a therapeutic intervention? Why do you hold that opinion? What potential dangers, if any, can you anticipate arising from this approach?

A5. Sensory isolation would cause the brain to hallucinate. It is dangerous to prevent stimulation for extended periods if time and the result of subliminal messaging in tandem with isolation and sensory deprivation is unknown.

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