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Andrew Ginn

The Myths That Make Us

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The Evolutionary Roots of Perception and Vigilance

This chapter delves into the relationship between human consciousness and perception, focusing on how evolutionary development shapes our attention, especially under stress. It highlights the prey versus predator dynamic and includes an engaging exercise to illustrate the impact of focused attention on our perception.

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