Sensory input

The human brain has an incredible capability to gather sensory input using all the senses in parallel. We can see, hear, touch, taste, and smell at the same time, and process the input in real time. In terms of computer terminology, these are various data sources that stream information, and the brain has the capacity to process the data and convert it into information and knowledge. There is a level of sophistication and intelligence within the human brain to generate different responses to this input based on the situational context.

For example, if the outside temperature is very high and it is sensed by the skin, the brain generates triggers within the lymphatic system to generate sweat and bring the body temperature under control. Many of these responses are triggered in real time and without the need for conscious action.