Action-Shapers and Their Neuro-Immunological Foundations

Area of Science:

• Neuroscience
• Psychology
• Immunology

Background:

• Intentions do not always translate into actions due to mental and biochemical factors.
• The theory of thought-shapers (TTS) and essential embodiment (EE) provide a framework for understanding action.
• Neuro-immunological processes play a crucial role in modulating an individual's capacity to act.

Purpose of the Study:

• To present a comprehensive account of how neuro-immunological processes affect intentional abilities and action capacity.
• To extend the theory of thought-shapers (TTS) with the concept of action-shapers.
• To integrate TTS and the essential embodiment thesis (EE) to explain action formation.

Main Methods:

• Extending the theory of thought-shapers (TTS) with action-shapers.
• Combining TTS with the essential embodiment thesis (EE).
• Analyzing neuro-immunological processes affecting the gut-brain axis, chronic stress, sugar intake, and the amygdala.

Main Results:

• Action-shapers dynamically constitute an individual's action-space.
• Neuro-immunological processes significantly shape the action-space, influencing the capacity to act.
• Effects on perception, intention formation, and action execution were investigated.

Conclusions:

• Neuro-immunological factors critically influence the translation of intentions into actions.
• Action-shapers, influenced by bodily processes, dynamically shape behavioral choices.
• Further research is suggested to explore the intricacies of action-shapers and neuro-immunological influences.