This could be very good science fiction.Animus wrote:....somewhere in the brain there is a neurochemical similar to THC, it is similar primarily in its shape, the shape is what allows it to bind with the receptors, just like putting pieces of a puzzle together. The brain is modulating the production of this chemical along with myriad other chemicals using messenger molecules to normalize the function of the overall system. When THC or another drug is consumed it floods the area with its chemical and binds to receptor sites that it fits into, that its shape is compatible with. This occurs in addition to the regulated production of the existing chemicals. This causes over-activation and consequently abnormal operation of the system. The system compensates for this by down modulating the production or receptivity of the neurochemical that is being taken over by the drug. This is why prolonged use has so many negative effects on the system, the system becomes dependent on the drug for normal operation. The brain is very good at adapting to circumstances and it anticipates the influx of drug chemicals.
The word "experience" is closely related to "experiment" but according to Kierkegaard's implications; the inferences postulated by the term itself; "experience" is not an addition to #modality# empiricism. There are paradoxes.
Your operationalism expressed above, could be translated into a story. En-visioning such processes is easier because they are more continuous; they have better resolution. Stories like alien invasions for example. The battle at the receptor etc... . This has nothing to do with science or standards, because everybody has an unique imagination and this serves better in art, right ? Wrong. Direct observation of facts exists. There aren't many people who are trained in such methodologies, but they do exist. In fact, everybody has the potential. Chemical or physical dependence is a concept and so is consciousness. It is possible to observe the internal universe by projection of programs. Contraction and expansion of consciousness have functions; shrinking --> limit::frequencyX as a function of contraction. Each real number corresponds to a M-state or mental state. It also corresponds to a certain sound. Cells are emitting sound. This M-state could correspond to the known M-branes today. An M-brane could be skeletal as some host. When a part of consciousness is contracted to frequencyX, and when the functions of the pineal gland are fully understood, then matter is transparent and a window to the battle in heaven. Do you want to participate ? If you want to participate, then "chemical dependency" has to watch out. A battle in heaven...or in space...or in central nervous system. Genetic control panel. R-type Delta is a very good healing system. In theory (if there was truly infinite thoughtpower) you could train all the muscles in your body by the use of a control pad. But of course; the woods are nice for a walk...fresh air...some jogging etc...balance is important. Maybe it is the year 2010.
