Why do we have an internal monologue? - eviltoast

What is it for?

  • AlecSadler@sh.itjust.works
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    11 months ago

    Oh, is that all it is? I guess I was reading it to be where I can hear myself talk to myself when reasoning things out or experiencing things.

    • aStonedSanta@lemm.ee
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      10 months ago

      I can do exactly what you are describing and do constantly and all day. You don’t debate on goings internally with words? That’s confused my brain. Wonder if it’s an ADHD thing on my end.

    • Gyoza Power@discuss.tchncs.de
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      10 months ago

      Yep, it’s mostly that. Like a movie/show/anime protagonist narrating their reasonings and thoughts to the watchers, except there are no watchers and you are just talking to your inner self.

    • elrik@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      It’s the same inner voice speaking thoughts instead of words on a page.