Subject: Do connectionist approaches imply that there is no central executive unit?

Is the central executive unit that same thing like our "self".  In working 
memory it has been proposed to be the controlling unit. Does this mean that 
this is where we, as individuals, make decisions? I am interested in this 
in regards to Social Theory, especially looking at macro/micro issues. I am 
wondering what it would mean for Sociology if our brain made the decisions 
(in regards to what we attend to), based on previously internalised 
knowledge, and we came to realise these decisions afterwards (as has been 
suggested by behavioural neuropsychology - PET scans). I would like to know 
if you think that this is a sensible link? I suggested it as a dissertation 
topic but was told to "scale it down". I would greatly appreciate your 
help. Thank you very much !!!

Re: Do connectionist approaches imply that there is no central executive unit?