Is neuronal synchronisation the basis of our thinking?
Yes, the neuronal synchronisation…
- coordinates neuron activity and is the basis of brain function (Singer, 1999)
- Hebb’s plasticity applies: ‘Neurons that fire together, wire together’ (Hebb, 1949)
- Functional neuronal groups (ensembles) are formed
How do groups form in a social synchronisation?
- Families: Emotional systems through repeated interactions (Bowen, 1978)
- Circles of friends: Shared experiences as bonding cement (Dunbar, 2018)
- Working groups: From ‘Forming’ to Effective Collaboration (Tuckman, 1965)
What parallels are there between the brain and society?
- Basic connectivity: synapses vs. social bonds
- Activity patterns: Neuronal firing patterns vs. social interactions
- Plasticity: adaptability in both systems
- Emergence: New properties through synchronisation
How do brains and groups differ?
- Intentionality: Higher self-reflection in social groups
- Complexity of interactions: Multi-layered social dynamics
- Time scale: Different speeds of synchronisation
What are the implications for this in Art, AI and Imagination?
- New perspectives on creative processes in groups
- Inspiration for collaborative AI systems
- TDeeper understanding of the human imagination
What open research questions are there?
- How do complex group representations develop?
- What role do ‘hub individuals’ play in social networks?
- How can we promote the resilience of groups in the early stages?
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