The findings outlined in the article have shocked me. For the longest time, I have thought that the brain operates largely the same for most ordinary people. For the longest time, I have thought that human conduct and behavior is largely a matter of instinct and choice, of nature and nurture, whereas the case of differences in nature is largely insignificant for ordinarily functioning humans.

And yet, the stark differences in how a brain can operate, as discussed in the article, and how subsequent human behavior and conduct may appear similar is startling to me. Some significant differences in brain functions seem to not interfere with behavior compelled by the urge for survival and thus allow humans to behave alike, that is, well enough adapted. It is like that; eventually, all roads lead to Rome.

https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/consciousness-and-beyond/202406/aphantasia-what-imageless-minds-tell-us-about-consciousness

So, does it make sense to try to strictly influence people in their ordinary, well-adapted behavior, even if for their own sake? What if some differences in brain functions simply predispose people to slightly different but still healthy perceptions, beliefs, or behaviors? Is a rather hands-off approach not in order?

I need to think more about this…