So I don't really know how to feel about all this. Nick's story about drugs opening up and making you use more of your brain is definitely interesting. I myself have never been a fan of drugs (expect the stuff I use for medicinal purposes). I think it's a control thing. I don't know. I'm kind of naive when it comes to the topic of drugs. I always stayed away from them, and the people around me who did do them never did them around me.
Half of me disagrees with using drugs to enhance one's creativity. The other half knows that a lot of influential art comes from these experiences. I would not be the same person had these artists refrained from using these drugs. I get that, and I accept that.
I don't pretend to understand the brain and how it works. I tried very hard to keep up with the explanations in the beginning of chapter 11. I had a Psychology course at HACC, but let me tell you...it's just in one ear and out the other. But I try. So while the part of the brain are discussed in the chapters, I looked up their basic functions to give myself a refresher. Despite my limited knowledge and inability to retain information, the mind and its infinite capabilities has never ceased to fascinate.
As I am presenting in class today, I'll just leave you with the link.
http://serendip.brynmawr.edu/bb/kinser/Structure1.html
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