Something You Should Know

The Mysteries of Your Subconscious Mind & Is An Electric Car in Your Future?

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Feb 17, 2025
Dr. Allan J. Hamilton, a brain surgeon and author, discusses the complexities of the subconscious mind and its role in involuntary actions like blinking and walking. He sheds light on how understanding these processes can enhance our lives. Meanwhile, Mike Colias, a Wall Street Journal reporter, analyzes the electric vehicle landscape, tackling the challenges facing traditional car manufacturers in the switch to electric. He highlights consumer skepticism and the stark differences in EV adoption between the U.S. and China, pondering the future of driving.
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ADVICE

ER Best Practices

  • In a medical emergency, call 911 immediately; don't waste time with your phone.
  • Stay with the patient at the ER for support and advocacy.
INSIGHT

Subconscious Power

  • The conscious mind processes a small fraction of information compared to the subconscious.
  • The subconscious filters information and makes decisions about importance, like editing out blinks.
ANECDOTE

Cortical Blindness

  • Cortically blind people, lacking conscious vision, can still navigate rooms and catch balls.
  • This demonstrates the subconscious processing of vision, separate from conscious awareness.
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