Being Well with Forrest Hanson and Dr. Rick Hanson 1: How to Build A Happier Brain
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Jun 4, 2016 AI Snips
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Negativity Bias Illustrated
- The brain remembers negative events like being cut off more than positive ones like holding a door.
- This imbalance demonstrates the brain's built-in negativity bias that shapes our daily memories.
Evolution of Negativity Bias
- The brain evolved a negativity bias due to survival demands faced by ancient ancestors.
- Avoiding threats had more urgent consequences than acquiring rewards, shaping how the brain prioritizes information.
Negativity Bias Effect Today
- The negativity bias causes bad experiences to stick while positive ones slide off like Teflon.
- This creates unnecessary stress and makes building happiness challenging in modern life.