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298: Depression in the modern world vs. Stone Age
Beat Your Genes Podcast
The Mind's Architecture: Consciousness and Unconsciousness Unite
Conscious processes are not independent but rather a subset of unconscious processes. Common advice to 'snap out of it' or 'think positive' reflects a misunderstanding of the mind's function. The majority of mental activity is automated and driven by underlying unconscious mechanisms, which focus on optimizing outcomes related to gene survival. The mind's preoccupation with these survival-related issues constrains the capacity for conscious thought, illustrating that individuals do not possess true autonomy over their thoughts.
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