I don't disagree — 180 Proof
In other words, fantasy "life" is about control – having far greater control over one's experiences than non-fantasy living. In so far as the human brain-CNS can't discern VR from R, the experiences are persistently the same. It's not merely about "better graphics & sound".I think it's deeper than that: ... isn't it reasonable for one to prefer the – in principle – "programmable & replayable" experience (VR)? And wouldn't this preference also belong to "the truth of" one's life story? — 180 Proof
In other words, fantasy "life" is about control – having far greater control over one's experiences than non-fantasy living. In so far as the human brain-CNS can't discern VR from R, the experiences are persistently indistinguishable. — 180 Proof
Apparently. 'Unrealistic experientially' we reject. 'Unreal narratively' we crave. — 180 Proof
Our CNS-brains are (heuristic) confabulation-survival engines and not (causal) 'truth machines'. The latter is merely a cultural exaptation. Thus, the prevalence of wishful-magical-group/conspiracy thinking and cognitive dissonance when the facts push back. — 180 Proof
Why does it have to "add up"? The prospect isn't an argument, it's an endeavor. — 180 Proof
Big whup. Human is as Human does. — 180 Proof
Our CNS-brains are (heuristic) confabulation-survival engines and not (causal) 'truth machines'; the latter is merely a cultural exaptation. Thus, the prevalence of (emotional investment in) wishful-magical-group/conspiracy thinking (i.e. religiosity, ideology ... ego-fantasy) and the persistence of cognitive dissonance when the facts push back. — 180 Proof
So, I am just interested to know how important people think that fantasy in the whole process of thinking and as mental states? — Jack Cummins
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