What is the mind? We usually define it as the tool through which we are able to think. But what is "thinking"? The typical definition says that it is the process through which you create thoughts. And if you look up the meaning of "thought", you'll be informed that it is the product of thinking. It sounds like the proverbial dog chasing its own tail, doesn't it? So, what is the conclusion? The conclusion is that you think, i.e. you create thoughts - but you can explain neither what the process actually is, nor how it is carried out. Why am I wondering about such topic? Is it a simple mental exercise or a deep philosophical question? It could be either, neither or both.
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