Last time, we talked about the possibility of alien lifeforms having Reptilian Intelligence
under the Triune Brain model due to the R-complex dominating their brain instead of the Neocortex
as is the case with us, humans. If you haven’t seen the previous videos, check them out,
the link is in the description below. But what if conditions on other worlds were such
that the limbic brain, rather than the Neocortex, came to represent the highest level of brain
development? What would the behavior and mentality of such aliens be like? Today we will explore
the possibility of alien lifeforms in the universe that have acquired what we would
call Limbic Intelligence! So, let’s dive right in and explore the mentality of aliens
dominated by the limbic system!
The limbic system, which overlays the reptilian brain in humans, appears to generate strong,
vivid emotions of various kinds. This is the seat of the endocrine glandular system, which
is governed by the pituitary or "master gland." The amygdala, which is a subsidiary gland,
is known to regulate aspects of fear, aggression, and attack behavior. Hormones released into
the bloodstream by the hypothalamus and thalamus control diverse functions such as hunger and
thirst, attention span and anxiety, and visual retention.
The oldest part of the limbic brain is the olfactory cortex, which does for smell what
the higher auditory and visual centers do for sound and light. The hippocampus, another
limbic structure, is believed to control a wide variety of mental functions including
short-term memory, sensitivity to pain, and sexual interest. There are reasons to suspect
that the beginnings of individual altruism, neonatal and parental care, even love may
have followed the development of the limbic system in the evolving mammalian brain.
Sentience which is predominantly limbic will be more subject to emotional distractions
than other forms of intellect. These extraterrestrials may be unduly concerned with enhanced hunger,
thirst, and other "creature comforts" of life. They might also be inordinately preoccupied
with sex, even by the most lustful human standards.
So, aliens with limbic intelligence would be extremely emotional and caring for their
own kind. Because of their extreme sensitivity to pain, protecting their families and loved
ones from it would be the highest of priorities for these creatures at any cost. Although
they would be capable of experiencing fear, their emotional drive in most cases would
make them act aggressively and attack whatever they feel threatens their own safety.
Eating and drinking for these types of creatures would be one of the best pleasures of life.
So, most of their time could be spent snacking on various types of foods. They may even dedicate
an entire field of study just to search for new ways to make their food and drinks tastier
than they originally were. Moreover, because of their strong sex drives, they would be
able to reproduce at a much rapid pace than any other alien race in comparison.
But all of this doesn’t mean that these aliens wouldn’t have an effective army to
protect themselves. Their enlarged amygdala which is responsible for fight or flight response
and aggressive attack behavior would make them quite aggressive warriors whenever the
need arises. Also, because of their ability to feel extreme love and compassion for their
children and others in their community, they would make some of the most fearless soldiers
in the face of conflict among any other alien race with a different tripartite neurosystem.
And that is what aliens with Limbic Intelligence would be like! If you enjoyed this video,
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