Arguments against Design (General)

by David Turell , Monday, August 03, 2009, 23:59 (5589 days ago) @ BBella

Right...I understand the body does know how to run itself...but, I do still find it curious that there appears to be a disconnection between the conscious awareness and the lower brain that runs the whole show. I actually believe there isn't a disconnection but more of a forgetfulness... but I am about observing how they are connected. - If we had to worry consciously about breathing, adjusting pulse rate to exercise, oxygen levels, etc., we would not have time to mentally handle everything else we do. But if we stop and think about breathing, etc. we are aware of its rate and depth. There are connections between the brain stem and the cortex, but we are supposed to forget the automatic processes unless our attention is called to them. To me the concept of forgetfulness doesn't raise any issues.