As I sit here in my insomniac haze I find myself at the end of my nightly routine. I typically finish up homework and then do hours of research for work well beyond the clock. The brain is an absolutely phenomenal instrument but at the same time it can be so utterly destructive at the same time.
From people like Descartes to Nash the mind even when faced with mental disease and distortions can create brilliant pieces of work. Perhaps one of my favorite representations of how amazing our brain is comes from Neuroanatomist Jill Bolte Taylor. Taylor works with the brain every day trying to figure out disease and its inner workings. One day Taylor wakes up and realizes her brain is not working correctly and due to her immense knowledge is able to recollect that she is indeed having a stroke. Taylor walks her audience through a brilliant retelling of her experience and has such a unique ability to draw you in that even non-science loving individuals will enjoy her immensely.
I personally find that my insight is best when I am mentally strained. Perhaps I am pulling from deep within my temporal lobe, or maybe I just think I am more brilliant due to my own lack of awareness. Whatever the answer I continue to enjoy my few quiet moments before the Melatonin kicks in and sleep invades my brilliant overworked haze.
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
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