Seems to me that the phenopmena you are describing make it very hard to defend the "electrons in a nutshell" model of thought that Bill espouses above ("all inside the brain").

The notion that consciousness may have operational components -- or even major aspects of its nature -- which operate outside that model disconcerts some folks and makes 'em nervous. I find it perfectly natural, but I don't subscribe to the "wee thoughts in a nutshell" version of humanity, wither. :D


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