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here give more insight as to how the subconscious works.
I don't think it controls. No. Partly for the reason detailed further down in the article.
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It is said that the conscious mind is logical, analytical. Subconscious mind is illogical. And since most of our behavior is governed by the subconscious mind, you can imagine what will be the outcome
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Since Prem then goes on to say we can learn - well that's (to me) the conscious mind controlling the subconscious - rather than the vice versa.
I do however think it allows us to think or consider things in different light than we would have previously, prior to having had xyz past experience.
ie: if we hadn't experienced something, we can only 'assume' what we would do/how we would act. When we actually experience whatever that 'thing' may be - we have knowledge and that allows us to factor in other responses/behaviours.