The Simplest Explanation of Dual Processing Theory | Dumbed Down
Summary
TLDRIn this video, Tiger simplifies the concept of dual processing theory, explaining it as two fundamental ways the brain processes information: the unconscious (System 1) and conscious (System 2) systems. System 1 is fast, handling vast amounts of data, while System 2, though slower, is crucial for logical thinking and innovation. Tiger uses relatable examples like playing video games and learning to ride a bike to illustrate how these systems work and complement each other.
Takeaways
- 📚 Dual processing theory is a concept that describes two distinct ways the brain processes information.
- 🤔 'Dual' refers to the two systems involved in thinking, while 'processing' relates to how the brain handles information.
- 🧠 System one is the unconscious system, which processes information quickly and handles a vast amount of data.
- 🤓 System two is the conscious system, which is slower but more logical and rational.
- 🎮 An example of system one at work is playing video games, where initial conscious thought transitions into unconscious skill over time.
- 🚴♂️ Learning to ride a bike or skateboard initially requires conscious thought (system two), but eventually becomes an unconscious skill (system one).
- 🧐 System two is crucial for critical thinking, logical reasoning, and the invention of complex ideas and technologies.
- 🧬 While other animals may have elements of both systems, humans significantly outpace them in the use and capacity of system two.
- 👨🏫 The concept of dual processing theory has evolved over time, with心理学家William James being one of the early contributors.
- 🌟 Despite variations in the theories, there is a general consensus on the existence of two distinct processing systems in the brain.
- 🔍 The script encourages viewers to subscribe for more content and to share their thoughts on the dual processing theory.
Q & A
What is the main concept of dual processing theory?
-Dual processing theory is the idea that there are two distinct ways of thinking or processing information in the human brain.
What are the two systems referred to as in dual processing theory?
-In dual processing theory, the two systems are often referred to as System 1 and System 2. In the script, they are also described as the unconscious (System 1) and conscious (System 2) systems.
How does the unconscious system (System 1) process information?
-The unconscious system processes information quickly and automatically, often without us being aware of it. It handles a vast amount of information and is responsible for split-second reactions and routine tasks.
What is an example given in the script to illustrate the unconscious system at work?
-The script uses the example of playing a video game like FIFA for the first time. Initially, one must consciously think about the controls, but over time, the unconscious system takes over, and playing becomes second nature.
What is the role of the conscious system (System 2) in processing information?
-The conscious system processes information more slowly and deliberately. It is responsible for logical, critical, and rational thinking.
Why is the conscious system important despite being slower?
-The conscious system is important because it allows for logical and critical thinking, which has been crucial for human advancement, such as inventing, creating philosophical works, and logical reasoning.
Can you provide an example from the script where the conscious system learns something and then passes it to the unconscious system?
-Yes, the script mentions learning to ride a bike or skateboard. Initially, one must consciously think about the mechanics, but after practice, the skill becomes automatic and is handled by the unconscious system.
Who is credited with the first scientific form of dual processing theory?
-William James, a famous psychologist, is credited with introducing one of the first forms of dual processing theory.
How does the script suggest that dual processing theory has evolved over time?
-The script indicates that while there are many different theories and versions of dual processing, there is a general agreement among scholars that there are two systems: an unconscious and a conscious system.
What does the script suggest about the uniqueness of human conscious thinking compared to other animals?
-While other animals may also possess both systems, humans are unique in the extent to which they use the conscious system and the amount of information they can process through it.
What is the call to action at the end of the script for viewers?
-The script encourages viewers to subscribe to the channel, turn on notifications, and comment with their thoughts on dual processing theory.
Outlines
🧠 Introduction to Dual Processing Theory
Tiger introduces the concept of dual processing theory in a simplified manner, avoiding scientific jargon to make it accessible. He explains that 'dual' refers to anything related to two, and 'processing' pertains to how our brain deals with information. Tiger likens thinking to a journey that information takes. The theory posits two distinct ways of thinking: System One (unconscious) and System Two (conscious). System One is responsible for quick, automatic processes that we're not consciously aware of, while System Two is slower and more deliberate, dealing with logical and rational thinking. Tiger uses the example of learning to play FIFA on a new gaming console to illustrate how System One takes over from System Two as we become proficient.
🚴♂️ The Role of System Two in Learning and Evolution
The second paragraph delves into the importance of System Two, the conscious system, which is logical and underpins critical thinking and rationality. Tiger points out that while System One is faster and processes more information, System Two is crucial for human achievements like invention and philosophical thought. He gives the example of learning to ride a bike or skateboard, where initial conscious effort eventually becomes an unconscious skill. Tiger also discusses how some scholars initially believed only humans had both systems, but now it's clear that other animals also possess them, though humans use System Two more extensively. He concludes by emphasizing the necessity of both systems for our cognitive processes and invites viewers to subscribe for more content and share their thoughts on the theory.
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Keywords
💡Dual Processing Theory
💡Unconscious System (System 1)
💡Conscious System (System 2)
💡Information Processing
💡Logical Thinking
💡Rational Thinking
💡William James
💡Philosophy
💡Learning
💡Controversy
💡Human Uniqueness
Highlights
Introduction to dual processing theory without scientific jargon
Dual processing theory involves two ways of thinking
System one is the unconscious, fast, and processes more information
System two is the conscious, slower, and more logical
Example of system one: Learning to play FIFA without thinking about controls
Example of system two: Learning to ride a bike with conscious effort
System two can pass learned information to system one for long-term storage
Both systems are necessary and important for human cognition
Dual processing theories have evolved over time with different versions
William James introduced one of the first dual processing theories
Other animals also have dual processing systems, but humans use system two more
The video aims to provide simple and digestible content on complex theories
The channel will post more videos on various interesting topics
Invitation for viewers to subscribe for upcoming content
Encouragement for viewers to comment their thoughts on dual processing theory
The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to subscribe and engage
Transcripts
hey how's it going guys it's tiger and
in this video i'm going to be breaking
down the concept
dual processing theory uh and i'm not
going to be
using any sort of scientific terminology
i really just want to make this as
simple and as easy to digest
as possible so let's get into it also if
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so dual processing theory it's a
mouthful
we get that but what is the general idea
behind it
let's break it down so dual processing
theory i think a really good way to go
about this is to look at the actual
phrase so
when we're talking about dual what are
we talking about well
basically dual is just a fancy way of
saying anything related to two
so uh when we are talking about
dual we're talking about anything
related to
two but what about processing what does
that mean what are we talking about when
we're referring to processing
basically when we're talking about
processing we're talking about
how we process things how does our brain
process things
in other words how do we think
one way i also like to think about it is
like this right so
the term process actually comes from an
old french word
and that old french word meant journey i
like to think of
information going on a kind of journey
every single
time we think right in your every single
waking moment you are thinking even when
you're sleeping
your brain is active you are thinking
information is being processed
so in summary for the phrase dual
processing we're talking about
two ways of thinking that is it it's
literally that simple
there are essentially two different ways
of thinking
in the brain now that we got the
definition out of the way what are we
talking about
when we say there are two ways of
thinking basically the way
a lot of scientists like to think of it
is that hey there are two
fundamental systems in the brain system
one and
system two however in this video i'm
simply going to be referring to system
one as the unconscious
and system two as conscious when we talk
about system one when we talk about
the unconscious we are talking about a
very vast
route of information processing right so
kind of split second things that you
literally aren't even aware of
the unconscious system is fast and
instantaneous it's
also in charge of a lot more information
than system two
it's been estimated that system one
processes
about one hundred thousand times more
bits of information
than system two really quick
let's just go over a very simple and
easy to understand example of the
unconscious at work
so the playstation v and the xbox series
x just came out
i'm gonna use this as an example right
so when you first like think of the
first time that you got like a game
console like playstation or xbox for me
it was the xbox 360 even though now i
use the playstation 4.
when i first got the xbox 360 i played
fifa that was like the first game
right away i get this brand new
controller i literally don't know what a
is for i don't know what b is for c d
i don't understand the controls
whatsoever it's a new thing so i have to
consciously be like okay
this this is past this is shoot this is
cross this is
this is how i dribble the ball i have to
really actively think through my
conscious system
just so that i can get through the first
game but over time the unconscious
system system one takes takes over it's
like hey
don't worry i i i'll take care of things
so now if i go
right now even on xbox 360 xbox one xbox
series x and i play fifa
i don't have to consciously think oh
this is shoot this is b
this is pass this is um dribble
because the unconscious system has
already taken care of that
when you gain you don't even think about
using the joystick at all you just don't
you think about the experience that's in
front of you
because that to you is what's most
important okay so let's talk about
system two system two
is none other than the conscious system
the conscious way of thinking
the conscious way of processing
information and this
is not the dominant way of thinking
right the unconscious
form of thinking is considered the
dominant method of thinking
whereas the conscious system is kind of
um
not less important but less active in
terms of
processing information so then you're
probably just like okay so what so
what's the big deal and
why is there a conscious system why
would evolution
go out of its way to put in place
another form of thinking like another
way of processing information
and there's actually a very good reason
for this
and that is that well even though system
two
the conscious system processes
information a lot slower
it has the advantage in that it's very
logical
when we talk about things like critical
thinking
thinking rationally thinking logically
we're using
the conscious system um of our brain and
you can see in humans how much this has
benefited us throughout time
without that conscious system we would
not be able to invent so many things
and write so many great works of
philosophy of logical reasoning we just
would not be able to do that a lot of
things that make you
you are a result of that logical
form of thinking also another really
interesting thing is that sometimes
that rational way of thinking can say
hey
let me take care of this and then i'll
pass it on to the unconscious so what i
mean by that is this right
think about the first time you rode a
bike you were thinking very consciously
like this is how i have to do it or
maybe you just
you're learning how to skateboard for
the first time it's very hard you have
to logically think
of the mechanics of the technique of how
to ride your bike properly how to
skateboard properly right that's all
system two taking care of care of that
job right but over time
once that information is processed
enough once you start to learn
that this is how you ride a bike this is
how you skateboard
then the unconscious system takes over
that's really interesting because in
many ways the conscious system can say
hey
this is the information that's important
to me and this is the information that i
want stored in the future
okay i want to learn how to ride a bike
okay i'm consciously thinking about it
boo
whatever it takes practice boom
transfers to the unconscious system
and it's stored there almost permanently
right as you can tell it's very
deceiving to say
okay system one the unconscious system
is
more important than the conscious system
just because it processes more
information
right that is not a good argument both
of them
are necessary and important facets of
the way we think
all right i'm glad that we got all that
stuff out of the way
um now i'm gonna talk about a little
more um
fun facts about dual processing theory
okay so
when people say dual processing theory
it probably is more correct to say
dual processing theories because there's
a lot of different theories behind
the way we think right it's not a new
concept you could say
probably the the first really scientific
form of of dual processing theory was
introduced by
a man by the name of william james who's
a very famous
psychologist however over time a lot of
people kind of have their own
versions of this dual processing theory
at the end of the day even though right
now there are a lot of scholars that are
arguing okay this is
no this is how system one works this is
how system two works this is how system
one works this is how system two works
it still appears to be the case that
everybody kind of agrees hey
there it's two systems there's an
unconscious system and there's a
conscious system
so that's why we kind of stuck with that
dual processing title
despite all the controversy and
disagreements
on the actual mechanisms behind it
another really interesting thing is that
you know a lot of scholars
at first were just like okay only humans
have both systems
only only humans have the conscious
system of thought we now know that
that's not the case however
it does appear to be true that humans in
terms of how much they use
system two and how much information they
are able to process
through system two um the conscious
system far exceeds the amount of
any other animal on this planet anyway
guys that's going to wrap it up for this
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