Rigorous Thought Rewires Behaviour: A Neuroplastic Mutation
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Abstract: This theoretical paper examines how disciplined and repetitive thought patterns can induce lasting behavioural change through the mechanism of neuroplasticity. It introduces the concept of “neuroplastic mutation”—a metaphorical transformation in the brain’s wiring triggered by mental discipline. Integrating insights from neuroscience, cognitive psychology, and philosophy of mind, the framework argues that rigorous thought acts as a catalyst for rewiring identity, habit, and response. The paper positions neuroplastic mutation as a bridge between unconscious automaticity and conscious behavioural evolution.
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