The Highest Functions of Nervous System Psychological and Social Aspects of Brain Activity II Limbic system and neocortex https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/84/34/b1/8434b124c9fc92003051c56b088906a5.jpg Limbic system - Emotions / drive Neocortex - Action http://www.coaching.net.nz/wp- content/uploads/2013/06/Iceberg-for-blog-from-J- e1371521135440.jpg Limbic system and neocortex https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/84/34/b1/8434b124c9fc92003051c56b088906a5.jpg Limbic system - Emotions / drive Neocortex - Action http://www.coaching.net.nz/wp- content/uploads/2013/06/Iceberg-for-blog-from-J- e1371521135440.jpg Instinctive behavior  Limbic system I see a nice thing, so why not steel it? Socially enforced behavior  Legal behavior  Neocortex – limbický systém Theft is a crime, and punishment may come Moral behavior  Legitime behavior  Limbic system Stealing is a bad thing Limbic system and neocortex http://www.coaching.net.nz/wp- content/uploads/2013/06/Iceberg-for-blog-from-J- e1371521135440.jpg Instinctive behavior  Limbic system I see a nice thing, so why not steel it? Socially enforced behavior  Legal behavior  Neocortex – limbic system Theft is a crime, and punishment may come Moral behavior  Legitime behavior  Limbic system Stealing is a bad thing Limbic system and neocortex http://www.coaching.net.nz/wp- content/uploads/2013/06/Iceberg-for-blog-from-J- e1371521135440.jpg Instinctive behavior  Limbic system I see a nice thing, so why not steel it? Socially enforced behavior  Legal behavior  Neocortex – limbic system Theft is a crime, and punishment may come Moral behavior  Legitime behavior  Limbic system Stealing is a bad thing Limbic system and neocortex http://www.coaching.net.nz/wp- content/uploads/2013/06/Iceberg-for-blog-from-J- e1371521135440.jpg Instinctive behavior  Limbic system I see a nice thing, so why not steel it? Socially enforced behavior  Legal behavior  Neocortex – limbic system Theft is a crime, and punishment may come Moral behavior  Legitime behavior  Limbic system Stealing is a bad thing Limbic system and neocortex http://www.coaching.net.nz/wp- content/uploads/2013/06/Iceberg-for-blog-from-J- e1371521135440.jpg Information NEOCORTEX vs Complex information NEOCORTEX/limbic system vs Values/Philosophy/Faith Neocortex/LIMBIC SYSTEM Limbic system and neocortex http://www.coaching.net.nz/wp- content/uploads/2013/06/Iceberg-for-blog-from-J- e1371521135440.jpg Information NEOCORTEX vs Complex information NEOCORTEX/limbic system vs Values/Philosophy/Faith Neocortex/LIMBIC SYSTEM Limbic system and neocortex http://www.coaching.net.nz/wp- content/uploads/2013/06/Iceberg-for-blog-from-J- e1371521135440.jpg „ The whole is greater than the sum of its parts“ Aristoteles Information NEOCORTEX vs Complex information NEOCORTEX/limbic system vs Values/Philosophy/Faith Neocortex/LIMBIC SYSTEM Limbic system and neocortex http://www.coaching.net.nz/wp- content/uploads/2013/06/Iceberg-for-blog-from-J- e1371521135440.jpg „ The whole is greater than the sum of its parts“ Aristoteles Information NEOCORTEX vs Complex information NEOCORTEX/limbic system vs Values/Philosophy/Faith Neocortex/LIMBIC SYSTEM Limbic system and neocortex http://www.coaching.net.nz/wp- content/uploads/2013/06/Iceberg-for-blog-from-J- e1371521135440.jpg „ The whole is greater than the sum of its parts“ Aristoteles Information NEOCORTEX vs Complex information NEOCORTEX/limbic system vs Values/Philosophy/Faith Neocortex/LIMBIC SYSTEM Limbic system and neocortex http://www.coaching.net.nz/wp- content/uploads/2013/06/Iceberg-for-blog-from-J- e1371521135440.jpg „ The whole is greater than the sum of its parts“ Aristoteles The conflict between the limbic system and the neocortex http:// http://www.terryherring2013.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/life-balance.jpg http://thedailypositive.com/wp- content/uploads/2016/06/image1-4- 300x300.jpg The conflict between the limbic system and the neocortex • Predominance of the limbic system (neuromodulation) • Neocortical activity – top of neural activity – low influence upon lower part in case of conflict • Reflex activity (both autonomous and somatic) – involuntary (with rare exceptions) • Limbic systém activity – almost involuntary The conflict between the limbic system and the neocortex • Predominance of the limbic system (neuromodulation) • Neocortical activity – top of neural activity – low influence upon lower part in case of conflict • Reflex activity (both autonomous and somatic) – involuntary (with rare exceptions) • Limbic systém activity – almost involuntary The conflict between the limbic system and the neocortex • Predominance of the limbic system (neuromodulation) • Neocortical activity – top of neural activity – low influence upon lower part in case of conflict • Reflex activity (both autonomous and somatic) – involuntary (with rare exceptions) • Limbic systém activity – almost involuntary The conflict between the limbic system and the neocortex • Predominance of the limbic system (neuromodulation) • Neocortical activity – top of neural activity – low influence upon lower part in case of conflict • Reflex activity (both autonomous and somatic) – involuntary (with rare exceptions) • Limbic systém activity – almost involuntary Rationalization • defense mechanism in which controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation, and are made consciously tolerable—or even admirable and superior—by plausible means (wikipedia) http://4.bp.blogspot.com/- bZ3xCtBK7WM/TbBVepOG_4I/AAAAAAAABNw/cPsCAT9vglM/s1600/Lies.gif Rationalization • defense mechanism in which controversial behaviors or feelings are justified and explained in a seemingly rational or logical manner to avoid the true explanation, and are made consciously tolerable—or even admirable and superior—by plausible means (wikipedia) http://4.bp.blogspot.com/- bZ3xCtBK7WM/TbBVepOG_4I/AAAAAAAABNw/cPsCAT9vglM/s1600/Lies.gif Manipulation • Intentional vs unintentional http://www.freepik.com/index.php?goto=41&idd=660317&url =aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zeGMuaHUvcGhvdG8vMTI2OTc5Mw== „ Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? „ Matthew 7:4 https://plato.stanford.edu/entries/information-semantic/figure1.jpg http://www.freepik.com/index.php?goto=41&idd=660317&url =aHR0cDovL3d3dy5zeGMuaHUvcGhvdG8vMTI2OTc5Mw== Manipulation • Intentional vs unintentional • Selfmanipulation – Mostly unintentional – Defensive mechanism • Manipulation of others – Mostly intentional – Offensive mechanism To defense myself To obtain some advantage „ Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother's eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? „ Matthew 7:4 Manipulation http://dailynewsdig.com/advertising/ Manipulation http://distrayante.blogspot.cz/2014/07/3-publicites-mensongeres-qui-mont-bien.html Manipulation https://s3.amazonaws.com/user- media.venngage.com/9e35bdc2748090dcf73c2 04acd1f6996.jpg http://mannmedia.pbworks.com/f/weasel %20wrods.jpg http://www.diet4india.com/images/image4.gif http://blogs- images.forbes.com/jeffbercovici/fil es/2012/08/dr.-oz-weight-loss- pills.jpg Playing on emotions / feelings of unhappiness - the limbic system Pseudorational (it is believable) – neocortex Manipulation and propaganda https://kristinczerminski.wordpress.com/2013/12/10/photo-manipulation-the-impact-on-society-the-advertising-industry/ Propaganda • Manipulation / propaganda is as old as mankind itself, and sometimes it may seem absurd https://2.bp.blogspot.com/- FXZvktB5BuM/V4r9YwAO9VI/AAAAAAAAKk8/PtlGz94QGXYtA_KpphdeS0aQGzts8vurgCLcB/s1600/The%2BSoviet%2Bflag%2Bover%2Bthe%2BReichstag%2 52C%2B1945.jpg Propaganda • Historical resources have 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https://www.google.cz/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.stat ic.tumblr.com%2Fd1367a696b356dfe6a9dee6a634da56e%2Fujpgsp 7%2FrO1nwrvh4%2Ftumblr_static_filename_640_v2.jpg&imgrefurl= https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Ftagged%2Fnazi-propaganda- poster&docid=WzpFjAHd6Gn2AM&tbnid=29m5HiOvOat5wM%3A& vet=1&w=640&h=407&bih=615&biw=1242&q=wwii%20german%20 propaganda&ved=0ahUKEwiNlNWay8HSAhUGsBQKHWyeCwcQMwi EAShiMGI&iact=mrc&uact=8#h=407&imgrc=29m5HiOvOat5wM:&ve t=1&w=640 http://lh4.ggpht.com/_fps7jxvrEbw/SVjZHsm NP0I/AAAAAAAADyE/Y0J75Yxzlp8/s160/Post er%20%E2%80%90%20Nordmen%20Kjemp% 20For%20Norge.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9sUR- aibBw0/VpSWAnjnrQI/AAAAAAABtJU/jBIn6bQ7axM/s1600/German_recr uiting_worldwartwo.filminspector.com_3.jpg Propaganda and propaganda https://d.fastcompany.net/multisite_files/fastcomp any/imagecache/slideshow_large/slideshow/2014/0 7/3033287-slide-py3.jpg https://s-media-cache- ak0.pinimg.com/736x/c1/f8/50/c1f850ce1bdddb4edb04a880 bd379bd9.jpg https://s3.amazonaws.com/WCB.com/us- propaganda-during-world-war-ii/us-wwii- poster-united-we-are-strong.jpg https://www.google.cz/imgres?imgurl=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure.stat ic.tumblr.com%2Fd1367a696b356dfe6a9dee6a634da56e%2Fujpgsp 7%2FrO1nwrvh4%2Ftumblr_static_filename_640_v2.jpg&imgrefurl= https%3A%2F%2Fwww.tumblr.com%2Ftagged%2Fnazi-propaganda- poster&docid=WzpFjAHd6Gn2AM&tbnid=29m5HiOvOat5wM%3A& vet=1&w=640&h=407&bih=615&biw=1242&q=wwii%20german%20 propaganda&ved=0ahUKEwiNlNWay8HSAhUGsBQKHWyeCwcQMwi EAShiMGI&iact=mrc&uact=8#h=407&imgrc=29m5HiOvOat5wM:&ve t=1&w=640 http://lh4.ggpht.com/_fps7jxvrEbw/SVjZHsm NP0I/AAAAAAAADyE/Y0J75Yxzlp8/s160/Post er%20%E2%80%90%20Nordmen%20Kjemp% 20For%20Norge.jpg http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-9sUR- aibBw0/VpSWAnjnrQI/AAAAAAABtJU/jBIn6bQ7axM/s1600/German_recr uiting_worldwartwo.filminspector.com_3.jpg https://d.fastcompany.net/multisite_files/fastcomp any/imagecache/slideshow_large/slideshow/2014/0 7/3033287-slide-py3.jpg Dehumanization • debasement the others' individuality as either an "individual" species or an "individual" object • Animalistic • Mechanistic http://www.secretsofthefed.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/BAR-CODESX.jpg Society https://cdn.nexternal.com/tjb/images/FC-11.jpg https://s-media-cache- ak0.pinimg.com/564x/9a/86/da/9a86da32052973bb085dc1511d4b7102.jpg http://previews.123rf.com/images/dja65/dja651107/dja65110700341/10025966-Stone- age-axe-Stock-Photo-tools-ancient-stone.jpg http://www.thebushcraftstore.co.uk/ek mps/shops/bduimportsltd/images/condo r-greenland-pattern-axe-[2]-12105-p.jpg Medical doctor • Treatment strategy – Evidence based – Rational – Reproducibility – Knowledge transfer possible • Approach to patient – More rational - explanatory Healer • Treatment strategy – Personal ability based – Pseudorational/irational – Reproducibility is problematic – Knowledge transfer impossible • Approach to patient – More emotional - calming Placebo has an effect in approximatelly 30% of cases and this is associated with anticipation functions of the brain Every illness is a stressor negatively affecting patient´s psyhe Good aproach to patients may improve treatment results by combining placebo effect with the effect of medicaments An empathic approach is currently considered as the best approach It is possible that people with supernatural abilities exist, but they are in minority and the majority of healers intentionally or unintentionally manipulate their patients Medical doctor • Treatment strategy – Evidence based – Rational – Reproducibility – Knowledge transfer possible • Approach to patient – More rational - explanatory Healer • Treatment strategy – Personal ability based – Pseudorational/irational – Reproducibility is problematic – Knowledge transfer impossible • Approach to patient – More emotional - calming Placebo has an effect in approximatelly 30% of cases and this is associated with anticipation functions of the brain Every illness is a stressor negatively affecting patient´s psyhe Good aproach to patients may improve treatment results by combining placebo effect with the effect of medicaments An empathic approach is currently considered as the best approach It is possible that people with supernatural abilities exist, but they are in minority and the majority of healers intentionally or unintentionally manipulate their patients http://pop.h-cdn.co/assets/15/45/2048x1152/hd- aspect-1446671691-ufo3000.jpg https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/c3/ 53/40/c353406ec16aa486bdf806581839dcb7.jpg https://space.desktopnexus.com/wa llpaper/598423/  Every phenomenon which cannot be explained rationally is similar to miracle/supernatural phenomenon Medical doctor • Treatment strategy – Evidence based – Rational – Reproducibility – Knowledge transfer possible • Approach to patient – More rational - explanatory Healer • Treatment strategy – Personal ability based – Pseudorational/irational – Reproducibility is problematic – Knowledge transfer impossible • Approach to patient – More emotional - calming Placebo has an effect in approximatelly 30% of cases and this is associated with anticipation functions of the brain Every illness is a stressor negatively affecting patient´s psyhe Good aproach to patients may improve treatment results by combining placebo effect with the effect of medicaments An empathic approach is currently considered as the best approach It is possible that people with supernatural abilities exist, but they are in minority and the majority of healers intentionally or unintentionally manipulate their patients Medical doctor • Treatment strategy – Evidence based – Rational – Reproducibility – Knowledge transfer possible • Approach to patient – More rational - explanatory Healer • Treatment strategy – Personal ability based – Pseudorational/irational – Reproducibility is problematic – Knowledge transfer impossible • Approach to patient – More emotional - calming Placebo has an effect in approximatelly 30% of cases and this is associated with anticipation functions of the brain Every illness is a stressor negatively affecting patient´s psyhe Good aproach to patients may improve treatment results by combining placebo effect with the effect of medicaments It is possible that people with supernatural abilities exist, but they are in minority and the majority of healers intentionally or unintentionally manipulate their patients Empathy http://img.candybuzz.net/1/og 12672015062617284011 http://blogscat.com/agricultures/wp- content/uploads/sites/3170/2015/10/Rational-vs-Emotional.jpg Rationality Emotionality