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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

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

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How to Make Better Decisions | Dr. Michael Platt

@ Andrew Huberman

How to Make Better Decisions | Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

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.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

When we assess our environment, our attention is naturally drawn to other people, especially their faces, which are crucial for social interaction.

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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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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

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.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

There are clusters of attention styles among people, ranging from hyper-focused individuals to those who explore too readily, such as those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.

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Iain McGilchrist

05/26/24

@ Alex O'Connor

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.

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Dr. Michael Platt

02/17/25

@ Andrew Huberman

The emotional state of individuals, such as arousal, can significantly influence attention and decision-making processes.

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Andrew Huberman

07/20/20

@ Rich Roll

We are experiencing a significant poverty of attention and focus in our culture, exacerbated by distractions from devices.

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Dr Rangan Chatterjee Cast

01/20/23

@ Dr Rangan Chatterjee

Learning should be a reward in itself, but many people now need external stimuli to engage their attention.