Your Dual-CPU Modes
CPU #1 is probably the most familiar to you: it is chiefly responsible for linear, logical thought, and language processing. It’s like a traditional von Neumann--style CPU that processes instructions step-by-step, in order. CPU #1 is relatively slow and uses a relatively small amount of overall brain real estate.
It’s programmed with an “idle loop” routine as well. If CPU #1 is not processing anything else, it will simply generate an internal stream of verbal chatter. It’s that little voice in your head.[27]
CPU #2, however, is very different. Instead of the linear, step-by-step approach of CPU #1, CPU #2 is more like a magic digital signal processor. It’s your brain’s answer to Google: think of it like a super regular-expression ...
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