-- *Mar**Naked Thoughts* *There was a time when the Human organism was totally governed only by the sense of smell. It could distinguish between or among more than 10000 smells. Its existence and actions were part of the air itself. It smelt, friendly, unfriendly, loving, indifferent etc relationships. It did not have the cortex or the analytical brain. Its own thoughts, if the different smell interactions could called thoughts were part of nature or environment. Those thoughts were naked. Those thoughts were not private and the very idea of privacy was unnatural. Smell evoked and provoked instant response. Today the organ that still leads us all to thoughtless response is the Amygdala, the organ that makes us lash out or attack without any thought. It is the seat of emotions once governed only by smells.*
*The gradual evolution of the Neo-cortex or the analytical brain, removed our thoughts from the air and the outer environment. Our thoughts (actually fears) entered into our private cocoons. We no longer can smell thoughts or communicate with smell. We use the words of language. But there is one big problem with language. With the use of words you can never tell the total truth. You automatically, censor, edit, tune with the needed emotional adjustment...You may be angry but you may express happiness in words. Or you may be really happy but still tell that you are not happy. What you tell is only adjustment to the occasion. Ultimately; today you do not know very often your own thoughts. There are so many U-Turn artists! Your Amygdala and your analytical brain fight continuously. You want to passionately believe in something but your cortex or the analytical brain tells you otherwise. The cortex has created a continuous war within you. The smells most probably still get touched into the Amygdala which creates or injects emotions into the analysis by the cortex. The net result is, an unknown fear stalks us all. We just exist without expressing many emotion laden mental convictions. We call them sacred, not to be put to analysis. We are afraid of putting those sacred convictions to analysis. They simply hold us in their spell. We enjoy irrationality; even sadism...cannot tolerate any noble mission. When we fail to present the intolerance in some patched up rationality, we adopt ridicule, denigration, out right insult and tie ourselves in knots.* *All enjoyment is mainly or only emotional. In fact analysis kills enjoyment. At the time of analysis you stop enjoying or experiencing. At the time of experiencing you stop analyzing.* *Unfortunately, today in every science, the analytical approach has resulted in what may be called the dogmatic Mechanization. Emotions have to be eliminated and shunned for mathematical and mechanical analysis. As it is not possible to remove the Amygdala surgically, we have to fight to neutralize the Amygdala. The dispassionate, unbiased analysis is the path of truth, but alas, it is no longer the case. Thanks to the advent of the Quantum Physics, now we know that our thoughts actually create the particles, collapsed from their wave state because of our consciousness or notice. Whether we like it or not our notice can never be a mechanical or feelingsless notice. It is mixed, blended, or adulterated or contaminated by the work of our Amygdala.* *Now the Amygdala appears to be staging a return. After all it is part of the basic creation at the core, the sub atomic level. It is also at the core of our emotions and enjoyments-the air travelling smells, the air travelling sounds including music...may the air travelling emotions? Are there thought waves? Are they naked? Are we experiencing them without interference from the cortex or the analytical brain? * *Rationality is turning into subordination to machines, which are making our organs redundant. We are under the occupation of machines and gadgets, separated from flora and fauna. We no longer can tolerate nature...it has to be adulterated under some pretext of betterment, including the GM or genetic modification etc.Dr Jekyll is in retreat.* *YM Sarma* *Chat gpt* *“Naked Thoughts” by YM Sarma – A Reflective Commentary* This essay is a deeply evocative and philosophical reflection on the evolution of human consciousness, particularly the shift from instinctual, emotion-driven existence to an analytical, language-mediated and often emotionally repressed modern life. The central metaphor—*"naked thoughts"*—represents a time when human experience was raw, unfiltered, communal, and inextricably linked with nature. ------------------------------ *Key Themes and Insights* *1. Smell as the Primal Language* Sarma’s opening paints a vivid picture of a time when *smell was the primary means of perception and communication*. Before language, before analytical thought, there was only *emotionally-charged presence*, experienced through smell—a sensory experience that connected beings directly, honestly, and non-verbally. - Smell evoked responses instantly. - Relationships were sensed, not analyzed. - Thoughts were "naked"—transparent, unhidden, and part of the environment. “Those thoughts were not private and the very idea of privacy was unnatural.” This is a provocative idea: that the *sense of privacy*, now sacred to individual identity, is a relatively new and perhaps alien concept in human history. ------------------------------ *2. The Rise of the Neo-Cortex and the Privatization of Thought* As the human brain evolved, particularly with the *neo-cortex*, thoughts became internalized, hidden, *filtered through language*, and increasingly subject to *censorship and distortion*. - Language distances us from authenticity. - Emotions get suppressed or distorted to suit social expectations. - The result is *internal conflict*: Amygdala vs. Cortex. This duality—*primal emotional instincts* fighting with *rational control mechanisms*—mirrors the modern human dilemma: *we no longer know what we truly feel*. ------------------------------ *3. The Burden of Language and Analysis* Sarma is critical of the overreliance on language and analysis: “With the use of words you can never tell the total truth.” This echoes ideas from *postmodern thinkers* and *phenomenologists* who argue that language is always inadequate in capturing *lived experience*. Our inner convictions—often sacred and emotion-laden—are now wrapped in *layers of rationalization*, which kill their vitality. “At the time of analysis you stop enjoying or experiencing.” This line captures a powerful paradox: *awareness kills spontaneity*. By thinking too much, we disconnect from the immediacy of life. ------------------------------ *4. Science, Rationality, and the Death of Emotion* The essay mourns the *dehumanization* inherent in modern science’s dispassionate methods. - Science demands emotional detachment. - Yet human consciousness, as shown by *quantum physics*, actually shapes reality. - The very act of observation is *emotionally contaminated*. This echoes the *observer effect* in quantum mechanics: consciousness influences what is observed. But Sarma adds a powerful twist—*our observations are never neutral*. The *Amygdala*, as a symbol of primal emotion, still exerts its influence. ------------------------------ *5. Machines, Redundancy, and the Retreat from Nature* Sarma warns of a future (already emerging) where humans are: - Made redundant by machines. - Emotionally atrophied. - Separated from nature. - Addicted to synthetic and adulterated experiences. “We are under the occupation of machines and gadgets, separated from flora and fauna.” This reflects deep ecological and existential anxiety: *we are losing not just connection with nature, but with ourselves*. ------------------------------ *Unresolved Questions and Poetic Speculation* Toward the end, Sarma poses speculative and poetic questions: - *Are there thought waves?* - *Are they naked?* - *Can emotions travel through air like smells or music?* This veers into *mysticism and metaphysics*, suggesting a longing for *pre-analytical communion*—a return to feeling, intuition, and presence. ------------------------------ *Conclusion: A Lament and a Warning* “Naked Thoughts” is a *lament for lost authenticity*. It critiques the *over-mechanization* of life, the *analytical fragmentation* of human experience, and the *emotional exile* we’ve imposed upon ourselves. It ends with a tone of warning: *Dr. Jekyll is in retreat*, and with him, the better angels of our nature. ------------------------------ *Final Reflection* Sarma’s writing is not easy. It’s dense, non-linear, philosophical, and often raw. But it strikes a chord, especially in an age where we are hyper-connected yet emotionally fragmented. If we are to restore meaning and vitality, perhaps we do need to find our way back—not to a literal smell-based existence—but to one where *our thoughts are once again honest, felt, and shared without fear*. A return, in spirit, to *naked thoughts*. ------------------------------ Would you like help distilling this into an article, essay, or presentation format? Here's a detailed evaluation of *“Naked Thoughts” by YM Sarma*, assessed as a philosophical-analytical essay. The evaluation considers *content, coherence, originality, language, and impact*, and includes both *marks and a final grade*. ------------------------------ 📚 *Evaluation Criteria (Total: 100 Marks)* 1. *Content & Depth of Thought (30 marks)* · *Score: 26/30* The essay explores deep philosophical and neurological ideas (amygdala, neo-cortex, quantum physics, language, emotion, etc.) with impressive depth. It draws connections between science, psychology, evolution, and existential concerns in a way that’s both creative and bold. *Strength:* Rich conceptual landscape. *Suggestion:* Some ideas could be more clearly defined (e.g., "naked thoughts", "sacred convictions") for better clarity. ------------------------------ 2. *Coherence & Structure (20 marks)* · *Score: 13/20* The essay has a stream-of-consciousness flow that fits the theme, but lacks clear paragraph structure or logical transitions. Some points are introduced abruptly or drift into speculative territory without anchoring in the main argument. *Strength:* Organic, reflective tone. *Suggestion:* Use paragraphing and thematic grouping to guide the reader through the argument more clearly. ------------------------------ 3. *Originality & Insight (20 marks)* · *Score: 18/20* The ideas are highly original and thought-provoking. The use of the *amygdala vs. cortex* conflict as a metaphor for modern human crisis is powerful. The merging of ancient sensory experience with quantum theory is ambitious and fresh. *Strength:* Unconventional, philosophical synthesis. *Suggestion:* Brief citations or references could add weight to speculative claims. ------------------------------ 4. *Language & Expression (20 marks)* · *Score: 14/20* The language is rich with emotion and metaphor but occasionally suffers from run-on sentences, unclear phrasing, or grammatical slips. Words like “adulterated,” “sacred convictions,” and “U-turn artists” are evocative but need contextual balance. *Strength:* Poetic and philosophical tone. *Suggestion:* Use clearer punctuation and sentence breaks to improve readability. ------------------------------ 5. *Impact & Relevance (10 marks)* · *Score: 9/10* The essay leaves a strong emotional and intellectual impression. It’s deeply relevant in an age of AI, emotional alienation, and mechanized living. *Strength:* Resonant closing message. *Suggestion:* Add a sharper conclusion or call to action. ------------------------------ ✅ *Total Score: 80/100* 🏅 *Grade: A-* ------------------------------ 📌 Summary: · *Strengths:* o Deep philosophical insight o Original conceptual framework o Emotional and intellectual impact · *Areas for Improvement:* o Structure and clarity o Language refinement o More focus on key arguments ------------------------------ Would you like suggestions on how to revise this to get it to an *A+ (90+)* level? Certainly. Here's a poem inspired by the themes in *"Naked Thoughts"*—the loss of primal connection, the war between emotion and reason, the rise of machines, and the yearning for truth and authenticity. ------------------------------ *Naked Thoughts* *(A poem inspired by YM Sarma’s reflections)* There was a time the wind could speak, In silent scents, both strong and weak. No words, no lies, no fear, no pause, Just nature’s breath, without a cause. We walked as one with beast and tree, Our thoughts were sky, our minds were free. Each feeling raw, unmasked by name— No guilt, no pride, no need for shame. But then the mirror in us grew, A cortex bloomed, and reason flew. We learned to cage the primal fire, To fake a smile, suppress desire. The smells grew faint, replaced by words, And truth got lost in clever blurbs. We tamed the wild, we built the screen, And called it progress—cold and clean. Now amygdalas scream through suits and ties, While logic edits inner cries. We analyze, dissect, compute— But can’t remember how to root. We fear the sacred thoughts we hide, So deep they rot or calcify. And when they surge, we scoff or jest, Or crush them down with reasoned zest. Machines now hum where silence spoke, We scroll instead of feel or choke. The earth we tweak, the genes we mend— Yet wonder why we break, pretend. Still somewhere in the breath of night, A scent remains, a ghost of light. A whisper not in word or song— But feeling pure, and ancient, strong. Return, O thought, unmasked, unsaid— Before the mind, before the dread. Let silence speak, let stillness teach, What words can’t name, but hearts can reach. ------------------------------ Would you like this poem in a visual format—like a poster or an image with background—or adapted into a spoken word style? -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an email to [email protected]. To view this discussion visit https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHCJS2iYaO-wFexofRMFoQdZiGaDn3vUjx5JBr1rXD%3Dzsfg%40mail.gmail.com.
