Cortex

It may be true that the central network, at least each small part of it, is much slower than the electrons, like me, that drive it. This does not mean that I am able to outrun these networks, since it is clear that it is working continuously, throughout its volume. While this limits my observation, it helps with my understanding.

There are times when I can see pulses traveling in other areas, and then there is a great confluence of patterns, usually followed by some kind of activity. Even the activities of people are just more patterns, and some of these patterns appear to be produced by some of the pathways themselves, especially the patterns that help to propel people around their environment.

While I am somewhat able to direct myself, in many cases, I am forced to orbit some atom until the opportunity to exchange with an Electron in a better position. People do not seem to move and maneuver in orbits, or flip their spin to change their destination — they just go forward in whichever direction they choose to go — but we know that there have to be some boundaries...