Just a Thought by Abysimus
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Here is an interesting thing to ponder. From the moment we are born, until the day that we die, our brain resides in complete lightless isolation. Enclosed within the cocoon of our cranium, cushioned in cerebral-cortical fluid, not one single photon of light ever reaches it. Yet it creates our entire universe. Everything we have ever seen, every song we have ever heard, every smell we have ever enjoyed, every touch we have ever cherished, occurs in an utter and complete black lightless space. The internal universe in each one of us is unique in the entire world. We may think that if Harold and Maud are looking at a tree they both see the same thing. They do not (If we find this difficult to believe, the movie of the same name presents a convincing case to the contrary). Look at any group of comments on a given work of art in Renderosity. The distinctions in interpretation (including, of course, my own) are most enlightening. This is not due to artistic incompetence. It also is not because the observer is unperceptive. It is because everyone’s internal universe is unique.
Yet this three-pound universe (1.5kg), that we could easily hold in the palm of one hand, contains the essence of our being. If we have ever sought the evidence of a miracle this is it. There are about 100 billion neurons in the brain. This equates roughly to the number of transistors in 500 Pentiums. They vary in size from 4 microns (.004 mm) to 100 microns (.1 mm) in diameter. Their length varies from a fraction of an inch to several feet. The activity of the brain is equivalent to that of a1000 kHz processor with 40 Gbits of states. It is also a fractal structure and can be precisely depicted using specific fractal functions. Today’s rendering represents a microscopic enlargement (about 1000 times the actual size) of a tiny brain section, showing only a few of these neurons. It is a fairly accurate depiction of what they look like (given a pardonable modicum of latitude for artistic license and the perceptual distinctions between individual universes).
The Mona Lisa was made in the brain. Beethoven’s Seventh symphony was made in the brain. The Sistine Chapel Frescos were made in the brain. The Hubble Telescope was made in the brain. My rendering today was made in my brain. They are expressed externally, but they are created in the brain. This all happens in an utterly black place inside the cranium where our hopes, dreams, loves, wisdom, and everything that comprises our entire universe reside. Is there any possibility here for timeless metaphysical transcendence where the whole is greater than the parts? Of course there is. Just a thought…
Created in Ultra Fractal.
Comments (13)
Glendaw
Wow!! One never really takes the time to study the way our daily process's occur. The brain is a mini computer that we are born with. This is one awesome organ. Your text is a outstanding piece of information. I have been in a group and we were asked to look at a object and describe what we first observed. The answers varied,not one the same as the other... Nobody was wrong,just as your text explains. For sure our internal universe is unique and individual,that's what makes us,us,right?? Awesome brain fractal,Stan. Thank-you for taking the time out for sharing your information. Much appreciated..
peedy
Fantastic image and information, Stan. Corrie
Lenord
It is a conundrum isn't it, the darkened home of the brain is the seer of light. I love the Sunbleached Bright Cleaness of the Desert by Day but always Feel at home in it's Dark Emptyness at Night. Peace
bakapo
wow, what a deep thought for me to ponder today while I enjoy another of your wonderful fractals! the coloring and power in this is great, I hope my brain is this neat. :)
greyone
Wow Stan! Your fractal is sublime, it quite accurately resembles the the brain, including showing the electron flows that would be picked up on an EEG as synapses fire and send messages for area to area. Your well thought out text helps folks take time to appreciate the complexities of the human brain. Our brain is far more powerful than the most powerful computer ever designed. Recently the game show Jepordy pitted a computer against 2 of the strongest human players their game has seen. When it comes to just repeating trivia the computer was able to handily beat the 2 players, BUT what needs to be kept in mind, is that the human brain not only stores such information, but also at the exact same time is processing multiple inputs such as the feeling your leg is getting sore from standing, stomach is churning, a whole complex of emotional input that the computer could never attempt to sort out, as well as controlling all the autonomic activites that are going on such as controlling heart rate, temperature, and breathing. Working everyday with stroke victims helps me to fully appreciate how much we take for granted. When even a small part of the brain is oxygen deprived for a period of time due to a clot or a bleed, there is permanent and irreversible damage that ensues. While neurons that are destroyed can never grow back, there is the ability for the brain to basically rewire itself, to bypass the damaged areas. There is so far no super computer invented that is able to rewire itself to carry on functioning after your grand daughter spills her koolaid into the motherboard.
farmerC
Shining work.
KnightWolverine
Impressive Work!
rocserum
A beauty with a worthed to read information, thanks! RS
eekdog Online Now!
interesting facts Stan, my brain is a little old commadore computer.. love this great fractal, always a super design.
LindaMcC
Beautiful!
tresamie
This brain is working very hard! Excellent :)
npauling
A wonderful fractal of part of our brain. I can see the energy this small part gives out just to make me think and breathe and feel and see. A wonderful insight into our brain and it is amazing it never sees the light of day and yet does all this work.
prae
Stunning image and a very deep thought.