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9. Why Is It So Hard to Be Alone With Our Thoughts?
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What Are We Doing When We're Not Doing Anything?
The default mode network is an area of the brain. It was discovered by neuroscientists using a fixation cross. The research suggests that it's when you're thinking about a self-relevant thing. We tend to toggle back and forth between the default mode and more goal directed activity.
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