Ep64 "Why do familiar things lose their shine (& what can we do about it)? "
Jun 24, 2024
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Join David Eagleman and cognitive neuroscientist Tali Sharot as they discuss why familiar things lose their shine over time. They explore concepts like habituation, repetition suppression, anticipation, and the value of variety in maintaining joy. Discover strategies to combat habituation and keep relationships, work, and daily experiences fresh and exciting.
Familiarity leads to dullness over time impacting enjoyment levels and emotional responses.
Variety and disabituation are essential to combat habituation and revitalize brain functions.
Disabituation through environmental changes promotes creativity, well-being, and overall life satisfaction.
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