Neural Modeling Fields, Evolution of Consciousness and Cultures

The knowledge instinct drives higher cognitive functions of the mind and determines evolution of consciousness and cultures. Neural modeling fields mathematically describe these mechanisms, including concepts, emotions, instincts, consciousness and unconscious. The two main aspects of the knowledge instinct are differentiation and synthesis. They are in complex relationship of symbiosis and opposition, leading to complex non-linear evolution. Mathematical modeling of these dynamics in a population leads to predictions for the evolution of languages, consciousness, and cultures.