The Explorer's Gene: Alex Hutchinson On Humanity’s Drive To Seek The Unknown, The Science Of Uncertainty, & Why Effort Creates Meaning
The Rich Roll Podcast
Mapping the Mind: Exploration and Effort
This chapter examines the interplay between self-interest and community interest through the lens of cognitive mapping and exploration. It highlights the significance of the hippocampus in navigating both physical and conceptual spaces, while discussing the impacts of modern technology on our cognitive abilities. The conversation culminates in the 'effort paradox,' which posits that the value of experiences increases with the effort required to achieve them, encouraging active engagement over passive consumption.
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