#93: Neuroplasticity, Meditation & the Predictive Brain - Ruben Laukkonen, PhD
The FitMind Podcast: Mental Fitness, Neuroscience & Psychology
Reprogramming To Survive Vs To Be Happy
Adapting to a violent environment often necessitates learning skills for survival, such as martial arts, which may conflict with one's values and beliefs about wisdom. This adaptation, while essential for navigating difficult circumstances, does not foster happiness or well-being. The predictive processing system operates primarily to ensure survival, demonstrating a bias toward immediate self-preservation rather than long-term fulfillment. To achieve genuine happiness, it is crucial to rewire this system through skill acquisition and education, which aim to guide individuals toward a more balanced state of existence.
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