Organic Algorithm of the Brain





 We often think of the brain as a fixed organ—something that simply “houses” thought. But what if we reframed it as an evolving program, an organic algorithm that continuously rewrites itself with every new input?  


Like a computer, our minds intake data: sights, sounds, emotions, conversations. We recognize patterns, weigh options, compare outcomes, and adjust our responses. But unlike computers, our “code” is not written by developers—it is authored by experience. Every moment adds a new line, a new condition, a new branch in the logic tree of our lives.  


This perspective changes how we see growth. Learning is not just the accumulation of facts; it is the refinement of an algorithm. Trauma, joy, failure, success—all of these are inputs that update the program. Our beliefs, habits, and reactions are not static—they are outputs shaped by the ongoing process of iteration.  


In computing, algorithms evolve through optimization. They are tested, debugged, and improved. The brain does the same, though often unconsciously. We replay memories, reconsider decisions, and adjust our strategies. Reflection is debugging. Curiosity is testing. Resilience is optimization.  


But here’s the difference: computers seek efficiency, while humans seek meaning. Our organic algorithm is not designed to minimize runtime—it is designed to maximize connection, understanding, and survival. Sometimes that means holding contradictions, sometimes it means slowing down, sometimes it means rewriting entire sections of code when life demands it.  


Agency is the key. Just as developers choose which inputs to prioritize, we can choose which experiences to amplify. We can decide which narratives to internalize, which biases to challenge, which updates to install. Without agency, we risk running outdated code—programs written by fear, prejudice, or systems that no longer serve us.  


To see the brain as an organic algorithm is to embrace its adaptability. It is not a machine locked in place, but a living system capable of rewriting itself endlessly. And in a world where technology evolves at breakneck speed, perhaps our greatest survival skill is recognizing that we, too, are evolving programs—capable of learning, unlearning, and reprogramming ourselves toward better futures. 



Your supernova Tech, 

Aja Gibbs







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