Subjective processing refers to the way in which an individual interprets and processes information based on their personal feelings, beliefs, experiences, and perspectives. It is a cognitive process that is influenced by various internal factors such as emotions, attitudes, and biases, as well as external factors such as context and environment(Eysenck, & Keane, 2010).
Subjective processing can impact various aspects of human cognition such as perception, memory, attention, and decision-making. For example, two individuals may perceive and interpret the same event or situation differently, based on their subjective processing. Similarly, an individual's memory of an event can be influenced by their subjective interpretation and processing of the experience(ibid).
Overall, subjective processing is an important aspect of human cognition that can affect our thoughts, behaviours, and interactions with the world around us.
"Subjective processing refers to the way in which individuals interpret and engage with information based on their personal experiences, beliefs, and perspectives. It is a lens through which we view the world, and it can profoundly impact our thoughts, behaviors, and interactions with others."
Subjective processing can play a significant role in the formation and evolution of traditions. Traditions are a set of beliefs, customs, and practices that are passed down from generation to generation, and they are often shaped by the subjective experiences and interpretations of the individuals who participate in them.
When individuals participate in a tradition, they often bring their own personal beliefs, experiences, and attitudes to the practice. This subjective processing can influence the way that they interpret and engage with the tradition, and it can also impact the way that the tradition evolves over time(Otnes, & Pleck, 2003).
For example, consider a cultural tradition such as a wedding ceremony. Different individuals may have different subjective interpretations and expectations of what the ceremony should entail, based on their own personal experiences and cultural backgrounds. These subjective interpretations can lead to the incorporation of different customs and practices into the ceremony, and over time, these practices may become an integral part of the tradition itself.
Similarly, subjective processing can also impact the way that traditions are transmitted from generation to generation. As individuals pass down traditions to their children or peers, they may impart their own subjective interpretations and experiences, shaping the way that the tradition is understood and practised by future generations(Radcliffe-Brown, 1952).
In summary, subjective processing can play an important role in the formation and evolution of traditions, as individuals bring their own subjective experiences and interpretations to the practices and customs that they participate in.
5 categorization of our subjective processing according to Thompson (2020) from the book
“How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World”
Story mind
Narrative thinking is a device to create meaning, and carry, knowledge and memory in oral cultures
Our archaic traditions carry the way how each nation can make sense of the subjective reality
Dreaming mind
The use of metaphors for decoding nature lessons
(from images, songs, moves, words, objects, events)
Our archaic traditions metaphors and myths point out the ways how that subjective reality behaves, the problems that a psychonaut may face, and the pattern of events.
Ancestors mind
Intuitive and inherent mind stored in the body, the land and in spirit (Collective unconscious) accessed through a peak mental state that allow new knowledge to be observed.
Peak mental states (Peak experience) are the objective proof and linking point of that subjective(spiritual ) reality with our ancestors.
Kinship mind
A way of thinking and learning that depends upon linking knowledge in relation to people and places through ceremonies and important events.
Ecstatic ceremonies under the framework of tradition create social bonding which cannot be separated
( Army brotherhood etc.)
Pattern mind
The skill of seeing the all above minds together and not just the parts. See the big picture and understand of how subjective reality works
Develop your pattern mind is my goal through that Blog
Reference
Eysenck, M. W., & Keane, M. T. (2010). Cognitive psychology: A student's handbook. Psychology Press.
Otnes, C. C., & Pleck, J. H. (2003). Cinderella Dreams: The Allure of the Lavish Wedding. University of California Press.
Radcliffe-Brown, A. R. (1952). Structure and Function in Primitive Society. Free Press.
Thompson, T. (2020). Sand Talk: How Indigenous Thinking Can Save the World. Text Publishing.
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