January 2011

very simplified models of the mind

Below I will present a practical application to help achieve a state of mind to ensure a better focus in the making although the code appears at the beginning of a very simplified conceptual model of the human mind. What little theory to help understand the philosophy and concept of the program Brain Wave Generator .

very simplified model of psychological

figure below the psychological model of the mind.

In a nutshell: perceived by the senses of our perception of information goes to the unconscious part of mind - a truly powerful biological computer, which filters and distorts be obtained in this way the data, and then in such amended form, forward it to the conscious part.

conscious mind is able to abstract and manipulate critical data in one moment, however, is able to control a small number of independent concepts (depending on the scope of research ranges from 4-9). The unconscious mind is able to process incredible amounts of information However, data from the world around us takes on a more uncritical.

simple example

unconscious mind controls all your body's vital functions including breathing. However, if you read the last sentence might pay attention to your breathing process. You can now control every inhale and exhale, however, resource consuming conscious mind, you now will be harder to focus on more complex activities. In a few minutes you forget about the text and re-breathing becomes a domain of the unconscious mind.
Mechanical model

Now look at the mind / brain from the "mechanical". I think for anybody is not something surprising that we have the two cerebral hemispheres, though not everyone is aware what is the responsibility of the hemisphere. In a large (again) the simplification of the left hemisphere deals with the analysis and the right has a soul artist. The optimal working state is synchronized between the two halves of the brain and at that moment appears on the scene the concept of the working frequency of our neurons.

our natural standby mode is characterized the frequency of several dozen Hz. In this state, we are determined to receive stimuli from the outside world and it is rather useful in case of escape from a lion rather than focusing on writing code. More efficient mode going down to get the 8-12 Hz frequency, ie. alpha frequency. When the neurons are working with that rate we achieve a state of contemplation and meditation to help in an unusual way to build within our "working memory" formed mental model of programming abstraction.

question is how achieve this status. Ways is few. One is a calming breath and placing her body in a state of relaxation. We may also use the applications mentioned at the beginning of the article. The program allows you to select the frequency of sounds for which I will follow your mind.