Absent minded persons sometimes end up getting into bed instead of dressing for dinner. Habit is described as the fly wheel of society, keeping us within bounds and saving the rich from revolution. It prevents people from deserting difficult jobs and protects us from invaders.
Ever wonder why you’re still listening to VBW all of these years? Or why you check your phone 50 times a day? Or why you put on your pants the same way every morning? (If you still wear pants these days.) David and Tamler talk about William James’ essay on habits, why they’re so powerful, and how you can make your nervous system your ally instead of your enemy. Plus, a shocking new neuroscience study reveals that we remember and share funny stories more than boring ones.
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