Flipped Video Lesson # 9

Why is the metaphor of a mobius strip useful when describing the study of consciousness via first and third person narratives?

I think describing the study of consciousness using the metaphor of a mobius strip via first and third person narratives useful because it allows for an explanation to be given from a different point of view, implementing the idea that consciousness is an endless surface that cannot be modified or by doing so it will loose its validity.  If the general population was more open-minded then these narratives would not be necessary, but that is not the case.  In general people tend to be set in there ways, especially when someone challenges such sensitive topics such as religion, politics, science, and philosophy.  Using first and third person narratives gives opens up the possibility of these people that are so set in there ways to sit back, open up their minds, listen, and study the possibility that the information being presented could hold some validity.  By doing so, they could fairly make a decision within themselves whether what they have believed in or thought to be true throughout their lives still fits in with their way of thinking to be so or do they find the new series of facts to be more credible.  Although, this film suggests that consciousness is a one directional idea and should not be attempted to be rerouted.