Who’s Minding the Mind?

July 31, 2007 | Source: New York Times

New studies reveal a subconscious brain that is far more active, purposeful and independent than previously known.

Goals are like neural software programs that can only be run one at a time, and the unconscious is perfectly capable of running the program it chooses.

In several studies, researchers have also shown that, once covertly activated, an unconscious goal persists with the same determination that is evident in our conscious pursuits.