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How To Take Full Control Of Your Mind: Prof. Steve Peters, The Chimp Paradox

The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

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The Development of Impulse Control and Values in the Brain

The brain's limbic system initially stores impulsive behaviors and experiences, such as a child hiding eating a chocolate biscuit to avoid being told off. As humans grow older, the dorci lateral pre frontal cortex develops, allowing for conscious awareness, future time consideration, evaluation of consequences, and alignment with personal values. This cognitive process contrasts with the impulsive and value-independent nature of the limbic system, leading to internal battles between impulsive reactions and thoughtful, value-driven decision-making.

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