Input - Process - Output cycle, including feedback loop from output to input.
As with all cycles, they flow best when flowing in order with minimal background resistance.
Even on the cellular level the cycle is the same; a cell inputs from its environment, processes whatever it is given by the environment and then outputs the product of its processing efforts. The output blends with the environment in what becomes a feedback loop that changes the environment and therefore the input of the cell. Bio feedback loops can be stimulatory or inhibitory, both are used by nature to keep us in balance.
Common examples of habitually cyclic information input is TV (video and sound), literature and music. They are the main input for most and the only input for some. We watch the show ( INPUT ), judge the information ( PROCESS ), talk about it to others ( OUTPUT ) and receive feedback from them to judge the retained memory of the show again with third party opinion and emotions ( FEEDBACK ). We firm up or wash-out our belief in the show using the feedback.
If I process something on my own without any third party conformation or feedback then I can't confidently fit that information nicely into my belief system, (my internal map of everything I know). Processing without feedback from the real world results in unchecked hopes and dreams along with errors of judgement.
Hopes and dreams only become real when we exercise them successfully in the real world.
When I have conformational feedback that my hopes and dreams are in agreement with reality beyond myself I feel reassured in myself and my sense of control.
When my hopes and dreams are made real I can build on them to reach and blend with greater levels of order. I can develop further and understand more.
A problem I often see with people is when someone is outputting but not getting any positive feedback. In general, although not exclusively, Men want to be loved and cared for by their partner like a good mother would love and care for them. Women, in general, want to be loved and cared for like a good farther would love and care for them. There might well be a problem if either doesn't understand the others needs. Single parents who "don't need a partner" are delusional emotional wreckage who fail to prepare their children for normal adult relationships.
A person could be moody and withdrawn if they are not getting positive feedback from the one person they are interested in, even if others are willing to listen. They are being denied due respect, they are being devalued in their eyes by the most important person in the world, the latest potential love of their life, a potential partner.
Being on the same page as another or being on the same wavelength means the person is being listened to in the correct context and their thoughts are being respected enough to be focused on and taken seriously. They have respect and value.
Receiving respect and value makes us happy as dopamine rewards us for a job well done. We crave acceptance because we crave the associated dopamine reward.
We input food, process it and use the energy to do stuff we want to do.
We get some information, think about it and draw a conclusion.
We could watch what we eat to ensure we continue to function. We need to digest the food and deliver the nutrients to our living tissue so a balanced diet and sufficient exercise would seem the sensible course of action.
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We could regulate our diet of information that we input to better achieve the output of a fit and healthy mind.
So what can Humans Input?
Humans have the ability to detect a wide range of information through various senses, including:
Visual: Humans can detect light and colour, which allows them to see the world around them. This includes the ability to detect movement, shape, size, and distance.
Auditory: Humans can detect sound waves, which allows them to hear. This includes the ability to detect different pitches, volumes, and rhythms.
Tactile: Humans can detect pressure, temperature, and texture through touch. This allows them to sense the shape, size, and texture of objects, as well as detect pain, temperature changes, and vibrations.
Olfactory: Humans can detect odours, which allows them to smell. This includes the ability to detect a wide range of different scents, from pleasant aromas to noxious odours.
Gustatory: Humans can detect taste, which allows them to detect different flavours in food and drink. This includes the ability to detect sweet, sour, salty, bitter, and umami (savoury) tastes.
Proprioception: Humans can detect the position and movement of their body parts in space, allowing them to maintain balance and coordination.
Thermoception: Humans can detect changes in temperature, allowing them to sense whether something is hot or cold.
Nociception: Humans can detect pain, which can include both physical and emotional pain, through specialized receptors in the skin and internal organs.
These are some examples of the information that humans can detect. It's important to note that these senses are not mutually exclusive and often work together to provide a full understanding of the environment. Additionally, the ability to detect certain information can vary from person to person.
So what can Humans process?
Humans have the ability to process a wide range of information, including:
Language: Humans can process verbal and written language, which allows them to understand and communicate with others. This includes the ability to process grammar, syntax, and meaning.
Visual information: Humans can process visual information, which allows them to understand the world around them. This includes the ability to process color, shape, size, and movement.
Auditory information: Humans can process auditory information, which allows them to understand sounds and music. This includes the ability to process pitch, volume, rhythm, and tone.
Emotions: Humans can process emotions, which allows them to understand their own feelings and the feelings of others. This includes the ability to process happiness, sadness, anger, and fear.
Logic and reasoning: Humans can process logical and reasoning, which allows them to think critically and solve problems. This includes the ability to process information and use critical thinking to make decisions.
Memory: Humans can process memories, which allows them to remember past experiences and events. This includes the ability to process long-term and short-term memories, as well as implicit and explicit memories.
Social cues: Humans can process social cues, which allows them to understand the behaviour and intentions of others. This includes the ability to process nonverbal cues, such as facial expressions, tone of voice, and body language.
Spatial information: Humans can process spatial information, which allows them to understand the layout of objects and spaces. This includes the ability to process distance, size, and location.
Note that these abilities are not mutually exclusive and often work together to provide a comprehensive understanding of the environment and one's self. Additionally, the ability to process certain information can vary from person to person and can be affected by individual factors such as cognitive abilities, experiences, culture, and personal factors.
So what do humans output?
Humans output a wide range of information through various means of communication. This can include:
Thoughts and ideas: Humans use verbal and written communication to express their thoughts and ideas, including opinions, beliefs, and knowledge.
Emotions: Humans use verbal, nonverbal, and written communication to express their emotions, including happiness, sadness, anger, and fear.
Instructions and commands: Humans use verbal and written communication to give instructions and commands, such as in a work or educational setting.
Questions and requests: Humans use verbal and written communication to ask questions and make requests, such as asking for information or assistance.
Information and data: Humans use verbal, written, and electronic communication to share information and data, such as in a research paper, news article, or online forum.
Entertainment: Humans use various forms of artistic communication to create and share entertainment, such as music, movies, and books.
Signals and cues: Humans use nonverbal communication to convey signals and cues, such as a smile indicating friendliness or a raised eyebrow indicating confusion.
Personal information: Humans use verbal, nonverbal, and written communication to share personal information, such as their name, age, and occupation.
It's important to note that the information that a human output is not limited to these examples and can be diverse, it can be a combination of verbal and nonverbal communication, it can also be influenced by cultural, social and personal factors.