Seeds

Ideas. What are they? Simple neurological impulses that just seem to click in the right way? Are they accidents? Are they divinely inspired?

We've all asked ourselves these questions before but, we never seem conjure up a universally accepted answer. I guess it isn't too relevant whether or not everyone accepts one concept, or should I say, idea. What does matter though, is that we all have them. They are constantly surging through our minds, pulsing on and off in a binary fashion.

But every so often, there is a concept, a seemingly "calculated" thought that passes through. It arrives instantaneously and vividly. Through the perceptions of others, this sole idea may not compute... at least... not at first. But through some thinking and "calculations" of their own, they may come to realize that said inkling of thought proves to be a superior nugget of logic, a seed planted in the more fecund cranium of the bunch.

It's a miracle, right? Well, that brings another question to mind: Who planted the seed? Both inquisitions are intertwined with the vigorously debated topic of "divine intervention " and whether or not a divine being even exists in the first place.

Hmm... I have a theory...
If our ideas are simply interpretive responses to our perceptions, then aren't all ideas relative to the individual observer? This means that no two people have the exact same ideas. This also means that among any group of similar people, ideas can still differ dramatically.

In conclusion, all ideas, thoughts, and concepts are mere arrangements of sporadic neuroelectric impulses, unique to the individual from which they originate. As to the mystery of if they are planted by hands much greater than ours, inspired by divine interventions from a Heaven above, no conclusion has been reached...

But at least it's food for thought.

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Hannah
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Hannah wrote a review · Sun Dec 30, 2012 6:46 am

Number one: go through and highlight EVERY SINGLE TIME you say "it" or "they" or otherwise vague pronouns. This is the downfall of your essay. Rather than leading the reader carefully through your thought process, you are falling into the trap of knowing what YOU are thinking and not what thoughts you're evoking in your reader, so you leave them behind in terms of understanding.
"it"s and "they"s are dangerous because they assume the reader knows what's behind them, when more often than not they actually need to be expanded and named. we all have them. what? random thoughts? ideas? nerual impulses? not sure what you're referring to, and that gets me lost before you've even started.

Number two: definitions. define the terms you are going to be using. in your mind, what is a thought? what is an idea? what is a neurological impulse? how are they different? what sets them apart? give us a clear idea of the vocabulary are using, because each person has their own vague definition of what an idea is. it's hard to pin down in words and it's for that reason you MUST do so, because how can you talk about something if you can't even define it?

Number three: do not present this with the path of your thoughts. you need to edit your position, your theory. i do not want to see YOUR train of thought and the moment when YOU make a theory. that is not important to me. YOU are meaningless in the presentation of your theory. you need to PROVIDE me with the train of thought, if it's important to you. otherwise, give me the end result and build further from there.

good luck.

let me know if you have questions.

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veeren
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veeren wrote a review · Sun Dec 30, 2012 3:26 am

Hey Seraph! :D
It looks like Megsus pointed out most of the nit-picky stuff like the grammar and the paragraphing, so I'll just have to stick to what I think about your piece.

This can definitely be turned into a large discussion among many people. I believe it's 'universally accepted' that we know how to use only a small portion of our brains. Wouldn't it be entirely possible that a portion of our brain we didn't very well know how to use would be one that controls the formation of an 'idea'?
It's sort of like dreaming, except those are kind of like visual ideas, aren't they? We can see them, and sometimes we can remember them. Maybe the only difference is that we get dreams when we sleep, and ideas when we're awake.

As for the second part, I don't very much like getting into discussions of the reasons behind us being able to do what we can. Though I will say you're theory is defiantly something you should look into.

Great writing, keep up the good work :D

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megsug
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Hey Seraph,
This is great. It's a wonderful, thought provoking topic, and your tone is very intellectual which makes the reader think about it more, I think. You've even got the science right from what I can tell, so that's great.
This seems to just be a writing on a whim (though I could be wrong), but I'm going to review it anyways. :D

Ideas. What are they? Simple neurological impulses that just seem to click in the right way? Are they accidents? Are they divinely inspired?

We all love the rhetorical question. However, the second 'question' isn't really a question. It's not even a complete thought. I normally don't mind that, but here it breaks the pattern you've set which makes the reader 'stumble' for a bit, if you know what I mean. Just add an 'Are they...' and you'll be set.

We've all asked ourselves these questions before but, we never seem to/ to be able to conjure up a universally accepted answer.


What does matter though, is that we all have them.

You make a few statements without backing them up or explaining them. This is the one that bothers me the most. Why is the fact that we all have ideas important?

But through some thinking and "calculations" of their own, they may come to realize that said inkling of thought proves to be a superior nugget of logic, a seed planted in the more fecund cranium of the bunch.

So, I love your seed metaphor, but I think you should hit it hard. Instead of 'inkling' and 'nugget' continue the metaphor. Metaphors aren't really worth it if you don't throw it in as often as possible. I love them, personally, but too many and it's confusing, so the more references on one the better. :D

In conclusion

Ah!!!
Never end your conclusions with 'in conclusion'! It sounds like you're following a formula which every fourth grader on knows very well. Introduction, body which normally includes three paragraphs explaining your thesis, and conclusion. The trick is, you should follow that formula without letting the reader know you're following the formula.


As to the mystery of if they are planted by hands much greater than ours, inspired by divine interventions from a Heaven above, no conclusion has been reached...

Who exactly hasn't reached this conclusion? You? Or science? Or... the universe? The only reason I ask is because some people feel like they have reached a conclusion on this part of the subject

So, that's most of the painful part. I just want to point out that paragraphs help organization. Thus they help the reader understand to their full ability. I highly suggest them here because it can get confusing.

Anyway, you're a very deep thinker, I can tell. You have a nice concept that's sound, and that's the most important part for essay writing.

I'll be looking out for more of your writing,
Megsug



It's a pity the dictionary has only one definition of beauty. In my world, there are 7.9 billion types of it- all different and still beautiful.
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