Similarities Between the Universe and the Human Brain
It wouldn’t be entirely wrong to talk about the similarities Between the Universe and the Human Brain, as complexities exist in both. However, I believe that accepting any idea outright could be an exaggeration. People with a scientific mindset are divided into two groups: some believe that there are similarities between the two, while others think that the universe and the human brain are two distinct aspects, and finding similarities between them is just an illusion.
Still, when we discuss the universe and the human brain, we will talk about the similarities. For this, we need to understand the structure of the human brain.
The Human Brain and the System of Cells
The human brain is a complex system of cells; it is truly unique because it makes many complex functions technically possible. These functions include touch, smell, thoughts, emotions, and reasoning. Indeed, it is an intricate network, quite intricate…
We need to understand in detail how the system of cells operates.
The human brain contains approximately 86 billion cells, divided into two parts: 1) Neurons and 2) Glial Cells. Neurons are responsible for sending signals. They are fixed in permanent positions and continuously send electrochemical signals to each other, allowing any activity happening in our body to be immediately transmitted to the brain.
It’s not that one cell is simply connected to another; in reality, one cell is connected to thousands of other cells, known as synaptic connections. In detail, synapses are the places where two cells join, functioning as a type of connector.
The cells that nourish and protect the neurons are glial cells, which come in three types: 1) Astrocytes, 2) Microglia, and 3) Oligodendrocytes. Their job is to nourish and protect the neurons and modulate neuronal signaling, maintaining the homeostasis of our brain.
That’s the work of the cells. The data transmitted through electrochemical signals is stored in various parts of our brain. Certain parts of our brain are responsible for storing and processing this data, such as:
- Cerebral Cortex: Responsible for thinking, memory, language, and awareness.
- Cerebellum: Responsible for motor control and coordination.
- Hippocampus: Responsible for memory formation.
- Amygdala: Responsible for emotions and behavior.
- Brainstem: Responsible for basic life functions like breathing and heartbeat.
Then there is a very special part of our brain called neuroplasticity, known for enabling wound healing, facilitating physical changes, reducing pain, and modulating the intensity of emotions such as anger or stress.
This means that our brain’s cells are divided into two parts: those that perform functions and those that nourish the functioning cells.
Similarly, our universe has two parts: one part consists of various galaxies (which contain various planets and stars), supernovae, neutron stars, black holes, gas, and dust, and the other part is dark matter (dark energy), which nourishes the first part.
Conclusion
I want to advance with the idea that similarities can indeed be found in the structures of the brain and the universe.
Just as a person behaves differently in different places with their brain, why can’t it be possible that our universe has multiple dimensions? As if one universe is scattered across multiple dimensions. Let’s stop here for now. We will certainly continue this topic further.
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