Evolution of Chimp and Human Circuits

The chimp circuit in our brain, located in the orbitofrontal cortex, reacts impulsively and emotionally to situations, relying on the limbic system to store experiences. It tends to focus on immediate goals and avoiding negative consequences. In contrast, the human circuits develop later and encourage long-term thinking, running from the top of the head to the center of the brain.

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