Semilexic on Nostr: Why does an experience which does NOT detectably affect the brain impact cognition in ...

Why does an experience which does NOT detectably affect the brain impact cognition in predictable and specific ways? Eg becoming a Christian and seeing the world in a new light?

You would struggle to detect a Christian from a group of pagan, hindu or muslim MRIs, and yet the real-world effect of these beliefs could not possibly be more different. The Christian belief *resulted in the MRI machine itself!*

Same for a belief that is pro incest vs anti incest. Identical brain structures, completely different long term ecolutionary fitness and results.