Understanding how our neural circuits operate can help us develop better strategies for decision-making and attention management.

Attention is a prioritization of what we focus on, and it is influenced by both what we are looking for and the characteristics of our environment.

Attention allocation is influenced by how rich or poor the environment is, and our brains are designed to allocate attention based on the number of different sources present.

Our brains are designed for environments that existed thousands of years ago, which creates a mismatch with the fast-paced, complex world we live in today, leading to stress and decision fatigue.

To survive, creatures must focus on specific tasks while remaining aware of their environment, necessitating two distinct types of attention: one that is narrow and focused, and another that is broad and contextual.

The human brain is not optimized for making the best choices; it's designed for behaviors that feel good, which can lead to dysfunction.

Our physical embodiment is essential to human intelligence and consciousness, as our brains help us navigate and manipulate the complex world of objects in 3D space. The biological brain is designed for smarter movement, and all other aspects of intelligence stem from that.

We have the ability to control our response to the world around us, which is crucial in navigating the challenges we face today.

Our attention is shaped by our ancestors' experiences and our own development, making bright, shiny, or loud stimuli particularly attention-grabbing.