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This conversation below appeared as part of a long exchange on Freud’s theories of the phi, psy and omega neurone system. When first asked about these systems Chat denied knowledge about them but when I reminded it of “Project for a scientific psychology” it gave me full correct details about these systems but insisted that Freud’s theories were controversial and not accepted by many researchers who demand empirical evidence for a theory. I pointed out that our current scientific knowledge(sensory, memory and motor neurones) of these different neurone systems are in line with Freud’s proposals and Chat agreed- In response to the point that theoretical assumptions are necessary for the design of experiments that manipulate and measure variables Chat agreed and provided me with a list of areas where Freudian theory is being investigated but continued to insist that Freudian theories are not accepted by many scientists. I pointed out that the two most recent Nobel prize winning brain researchers both regarded Freud as imprtant and Chat agreed but continued to maintain its position
Question:–Why when I am remembering myself swimming in a lake it seems as if I am observing myself swimming?
Answer:–“The experience you are describing is known as “autoscopic imagery” or “out-of-body experience,” and it is a common phenomenon in human memory and imagination.
When you recall a past event, your brain is reconstructing the memory based on a combination of sensory information, prior experiences, and your own expectations and beliefs about what happened. Sometimes, this reconstruction can create a vivid mental image that feels like you are observing yourself from an external perspective, as if you are watching a movie.
This experience may be related to the way the brain processes spatial information. The parietal cortex, which is involved in spatial processing, is active during both the perception of space and during mental imagery tasks. When you recall a memory, your brain may activate the same neural circuits involved in the perception of space, which can create a feeling of being outside of your body.
It’s worth noting that autoscopic imagery can also occur in other contexts, such as during dreams, and is sometimes associated with certain neurological or psychological conditions. However, in most cases, it is a normal and common experience that occurs during memory recall and imagination.”