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> The sparseness of connections between inhibitory neurons prevents inhibitory signals from traveling long distances, disrupting the stochastic Turing mechanism and the perception of funnels, cobwebs, spirals and so forth. The dominant patterns that spread through the network will be based on external stimuli — a very good thing for survival, since you want to be able to spot a snake and not be distracted by a pretty spiral shape.

I see spirals every time I meditate. I find it interesting the suggestion that meditation allows more random noise into my neurons.

It feels very similar to the dream state where the content usually has clear connections to my real life but is randomized just enough to produce some odd effects.

In the end, understanding dreams or hallucinations feels like interpreting art to me.