The power of our brains blows me away. Here's what I was thinking this morning.
At the end of a night, we tend to be tired and think less clearly, so we go to sleep.
And then, when we are asleep, our brains don't really stop--it re-charges by working!
And it does things that we rarely do when we are awake. What really blew me away last night is that in my dream, other people were telling jokes, and they surprised me and made me laugh.
Which means that part of my brain is writing comedy material, but hiding it from the other part of my brain that is going to hear it in the dream.
Or (more likely, actually) it is spontaneously creating it for one character of the dream, and then experiencing it in the first person.
Either way, to have creative thought like that is great in and of itself, but to actually hide it from my own mind until the right moment really blows me away.
If I were an intelligent design guy, I would spend a lot of time talking about dreams. I haven't kept up with the latest research, but when I did, neuroscientists didn't have a clue what was happening.
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02/02/2009 09:29 #47599
Amazing brains.02/01/2009 07:40 #47588
Don't F with the towel.Do not click to watch the video if you are offended by swears.
metalpeter - 02/01/09 10:16
Great video. I do have one of those towels but I have no idea where it is, But if memory serves the last time the Steelers won the NFL championship I had it and didn't know where it was so If I look for it maybe I'll Jink the team. Funny video I could see they guy not knowing but he has a Jersey on. Hey maybe he is from another country where they use there flags on head bands and Hankees and things like that. Go Steelers!!!!!!
Great video. I do have one of those towels but I have no idea where it is, But if memory serves the last time the Steelers won the NFL championship I had it and didn't know where it was so If I look for it maybe I'll Jink the team. Funny video I could see they guy not knowing but he has a Jersey on. Hey maybe he is from another country where they use there flags on head bands and Hankees and things like that. Go Steelers!!!!!!
01/28/2009 18:41 #47548
Yinz Luv the Superbowl!Category: football
Party this Sunday at my house. All estrippers are invited.
metalpeter - 02/01/09 13:14
Just watching the pregame now it has been confirmed that Micheal Phleps smoked weed at a party and he said he was sorry for it. Why that would go on your post I don't know but it is the only one here having to do with the super bowl I guess.
Just watching the pregame now it has been confirmed that Micheal Phleps smoked weed at a party and he said he was sorry for it. Why that would go on your post I don't know but it is the only one here having to do with the super bowl I guess.
metalpeter - 01/29/09 19:13
I'm looking forward to being there (I'm sure I'll bring something to share but not sure what yet, maybe what ever they have at the store) thanks for the info, so I and maybe other people show up at the right place.
I'm looking forward to being there (I'm sure I'll bring something to share but not sure what yet, maybe what ever they have at the store) thanks for the info, so I and maybe other people show up at the right place.
jim - 01/29/09 18:30
GO CARDINALS! WAHOO!
GO CARDINALS! WAHOO!
drew - 01/29/09 18:16
front door. It's a yellow house.
front door. It's a yellow house.
metalpeter - 01/29/09 18:03
Would I be correct to assume front door downstairs (since I haven't been there before)? On a side note I have never tried a chili I didn't like. I won't be rooting for the cards. I can see how some one could they have like never been Champions and Warner is old so there are reasons someone might want to root for them like them being the underdog, but that won't be me. On a football side who wants to root for a Team that has a Dome in AZ, how odd is that. Yes they have done good in the playoffs but based on their record they shouldn't be in the playoffs. I'm going for the Steelers all the way and hope they win it.
Would I be correct to assume front door downstairs (since I haven't been there before)? On a side note I have never tried a chili I didn't like. I won't be rooting for the cards. I can see how some one could they have like never been Champions and Warner is old so there are reasons someone might want to root for them like them being the underdog, but that won't be me. On a football side who wants to root for a Team that has a Dome in AZ, how odd is that. Yes they have done good in the playoffs but based on their record they shouldn't be in the playoffs. I'm going for the Steelers all the way and hope they win it.
drew - 01/28/09 20:10
Oh yeah. People will star arriving around 5.
Oh yeah. People will star arriving around 5.
drew - 01/28/09 20:10
265 Lexington Ave.
Bring whatever. We will start with chili, beer, and pop.
There will be kids around, so be respectful. You can root for the Cards if you want, but would you really want to?
265 Lexington Ave.
Bring whatever. We will start with chili, beer, and pop.
There will be kids around, so be respectful. You can root for the Cards if you want, but would you really want to?
metalpeter - 01/28/09 19:24
I would like to go. I haven't been to a party for the Super Bowl in a long time so it will be weird since I'm used to watching it by my self. I would also be Happy to Document it for the site.
That being said I have a few questions:
1. What Time should people get there?
(Don't want miss anything but don't want to be there for 6 hours of pregame you'd get sick of us or at least me)
2. Where do you live ?
3. (I won't come empty handed) Is there anything special that I or anyone else should bring.
4. Is there anything else that might be important to know, like house rules.
-For example no swearing or if you root for the cardinals you will get kicked out, or anything along those lines (you two seem pretty nice but some people do have house rules and I don't want to break any of them).
On a side note good video
I would like to go. I haven't been to a party for the Super Bowl in a long time so it will be weird since I'm used to watching it by my self. I would also be Happy to Document it for the site.
That being said I have a few questions:
1. What Time should people get there?
(Don't want miss anything but don't want to be there for 6 hours of pregame you'd get sick of us or at least me)
2. Where do you live ?
3. (I won't come empty handed) Is there anything special that I or anyone else should bring.
4. Is there anything else that might be important to know, like house rules.
-For example no swearing or if you root for the cardinals you will get kicked out, or anything along those lines (you two seem pretty nice but some people do have house rules and I don't want to break any of them).
On a side note good video
01/28/2009 10:44 #47542
10 Things becomes 25?1. I almost never do these things. This is different because I've enjoyed reading other peoples and I like to talk about myself.
2. Remember the birds that would just stand on perches in pet stores? They freaked me out. Birds outside are fine. Inside cages are fine. But I get nervous when they are free outside.
3. I don't shave on vacation.
4. I would wear sandals every day if it weren't for cold and/or social pressure.
5. I enjoy high quality beer more, but even the crappiest stuff is good to me.
6. I had to go cold turkey on Kraft Mac and Cheese.
7. The skills that serve me the most I learned from my parents, summer camp, and improv. I loved school, but it's been far less helpful.
8. Nonetheless, I still think it would be fun to get an MBA in marketing.
9. I only act on a small fraction of the ideas that I have.
10. I hate to exercise, but I love playing sports.
11. I've been affiliated with Roman Catholics, two brands of Presbyterians, Methodists, Pentecostals, Lutherans, Mennonites and Baptists. I've learned from all of them, but haven't fit in with any of them.
12. I could easily drink a gallon of Orange Juice in one sitting, and still want more.
13. I already have plans for my retirement.
14. Peppermint makes me sneeze, but I like it anyway.
15. I want to shave my head and get glasses.
16. I love preaching and teaching, even though I thought I wouldn't when I started seminary.
17. I hardly do any counseling, even thought I thought that would be a focus.
18. I can't walk past a Ms Pacman machine without checking to see if I have quarters.
19. My pinky toes are not in proportion with the rest of them.
20. Ever year, I truly believe that the Steelers will in the Superbowl. Every March, I think Pitt basketball will win it all. Every spring, I used to think the Pirates will have a winning season, but that optimism has finally been killed.
21. Buffalo has become my adopted hometown. It will never be Pittsburgh, but I love living here.
22. I would love to be on the Supreme Court, and think I would do a good job.
23. I look extra stupid in a turtle neck, or a tank top.
24. I've got a dead guy's ligament in my knee.
25. I've never voted for a president that has won. Said losing votes were in 4 elections, for 4 different parties.
metalpeter - 01/28/09 18:12
I'm sorry but the Mac and Cheese line #6 is funny. I can Just picture someone holding you in a store and not letting you buy it. I can picture you at a friends house going into the kitchen and being pulled away yelling no, I need it just one box....
I'm sorry but the Mac and Cheese line #6 is funny. I can Just picture someone holding you in a store and not letting you buy it. I can picture you at a friends house going into the kitchen and being pulled away yelling no, I need it just one box....
01/22/2009 09:02 #47485
I love the Steelers, but . . .Category: football
I hate this song. One reason that I am glad I am not in Pittsburgh is that I no longer hear this song. Seriously, if you call a random 412 area code number, you will hear this song in the background when they answer, and then again if they put you on hold. It will be the opening hymn in churches.
There are lots of other good Steeler songs, which makes me wonder why this one won't die. Anyway, without further ado: "Here we go"
There are lots of other good Steeler songs, which makes me wonder why this one won't die. Anyway, without further ado: "Here we go"
metalpeter - 01/22/09 18:10
I do have a question, I have seen the guys with the Black and Yellow wrestling style masks, is there certain wrestlers who's masks they are?
Yeah that is a bad song, but see it isn't the song it is how it is sung. They sing it lie How Hum or who cares, why are we being bothered with singing this song, it is almost e0or like "gees thanks for noticing me".
I do have a question, I have seen the guys with the Black and Yellow wrestling style masks, is there certain wrestlers who's masks they are?
Yeah that is a bad song, but see it isn't the song it is how it is sung. They sing it lie How Hum or who cares, why are we being bothered with singing this song, it is almost e0or like "gees thanks for noticing me".
i love dreams and dreaming and thinking about dreams and daydreaming....i especially like the fact that i can speak several languages in my dreams. i wonder if we all really know them and they are just kept in the vast storage facility called our brain, but we don't have access.
sometimes they have crazy shows on the history channel about the brain...very interesting stuff. it makes me realize how very fragile we really are.
Yes, very impressive indeed. We underutilize it all the time. What a pity we don't know YET what unlocks all the potential hidden within... That day could be very scary or very rewarding, depending on how you choose to look at it.