These
two articles present unique concepts that are only now being understood. The
article “Belief Addiction” presents a peculiar concept that is encompassed in a
category known as addiction. It presents us with the concept of “belief
addition” which is basically a form of addiction wherein those afflicted “are
enslaved by the pleasure provided by belief” (DeGrazia). This means that like
any addict, those with belief addiction are essentially saddled with a brain
dysfunction. In essence, this kind of addiction is displayed by people who
refuse to see the truth and trick their minds into believing something other
than what they know as the truth. It is interesting to note that such addiction
can be very dangerous because the effect on the brain is so overwhelming that
like addicts it causes people to repeatedly do something, which can explain why
religious zealots or people who cling to obscure ideas keep on doing so even if
one tries to convince them otherwise.
The
other article “Emotional Biochemistry” speaks of another mind-body connection
wherein the author speaks of how emotions can affect our body and vice-versa
(Gerasimo). While it has been said a long time now that what you feel can
affect your body, the article takes a more scientific approach and explains who
researchers have found that a certain emotion or memory can trigger changes in
the body. Much like the earlier stated “Belief Addiction”, what goes on in the
mind can definitely affect the body. It is very similar to how people tend to
try and forget bad memories because it makes them feel sick. On the other hand,
addicts tend to do something over and over again in order to repeat the same
sensation that their body feels when they are doing it. These two articles
merely tell us that despite common knowledge, the brain and body are not two
different entities. What goes on in the other will definitely affect the other
on a chemical level.
Works Cited
DeGrazia, Emilio. Belief Addiction. Web. 25 August 2011 < http://www.tcdailyplanet.net/blog/emilio-degrazia/belief-addiction>
Gerasimo, Pilar. Emotional Biochemistry. Web. November-December 2003 < https://experiencelife.com/article/emotional-biochemistry/>
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