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Andrew Huberman

07/20/20

@ Rich Roll

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

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Change Your Brain: Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman | Rich Roll Podcast

@ Rich Roll

Change Your Brain: Neuroscientist Dr. Andrew Huberman | Rich Roll Podcast

07/20/20

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

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.

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Rory Sutherland

04/10/25

@ EPIC Conjoint

Humans often make instinctive decisions and then rationalize them, rather than making decisions based on objective reasoning.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The design of our brains allows us to prioritize attention efficiently, which is crucial for navigating our environments and making decisions.

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Andrew Huberman

07/20/20

@ Rich Roll

The brain prefers to automate behaviors through reflexive actions, which requires less energy than focused thought.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

When making decisions under high arousal, we often misjudge information, mistaking noise for signal and correlating unrelated factors, which can lead to poor choices.

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Andrew Huberman

05/28/25

@ Theo Von

The brain is incredibly plastic from ages 0 to 25, meaning experiences can significantly modify its wiring, impacting behaviors and expectations around pleasure.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

Rationality in decision-making is often misunderstood; we don't always process information dispassionately due to inherent brain constraints and the concept of bounded rationality.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

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

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Jordan Peterson

12/30/24

@ Andrew Huberman

The brain's reward system can become dominated by super stimuli, such as pornography, which can lead to compulsive behaviors and addiction.