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The Nervous System Circuitry of Safety, Sound and Gratitude – Stephen Porges : 573

The Human Upgrade with Dave Asprey

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Exploring the Impact of Personal Experience on Psychology and Perception

Personal experiences, such as being born with the umbilical cord wrapped around the neck, can significantly influence psychology and perception. Such early experiences may contribute to developing a bias towards perceiving negative emotions more quickly than positive ones. This bias, known as neuroception, is the nervous system's ability to detect and evaluate risks in the environment without conscious awareness. By understanding one's operational definitions and shifting states, individuals can alter their biases and perceptions, leading to a change in cognitive processes.

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