There’s something oddly addictive about being busy at work. Not just the movement itself—but the meaning that comes with it. I caught myself the other day during a suddenly quiet workday. It was a rare slow day, but I tried to fill it with other things—emails that weren’t urgent, spreadsheets that could’ve waited, quick calls…
Part 4: The Brain’s Energy-Saving Mode: Understanding Brain Autopilot
SERIES 1: “The Human Code: Why We Are the Way We Are” Why We Default to Autopilot, Routines, and Habits — and How They Shape Our Identity Have you ever arrived at your destination with no memory of the drive there? Or found yourself reaching for your phone dozens of times a day without consciously…
Part 3: The Unreliable Archivist – How Your Brain Forms Memories (AND WHY THEY CAN’T BE TRUSTED)
Have you ever had a heated argument with a friend or family member, only to later realize that you both remember the same event entirely differently? Maybe you swore you left your keys on the counter, only to find them in your bag. These everyday moments highlight just how unreliable memory can be. Memory is…
Part 2: The Hidden Forces Controlling Your Decisions
SERIES 1: “The Human Code: Why We Are the Way We Are” We like to believe we are rational beings, making decisions based on logic, facts, and personal choice. But what if many of your decisions aren’t truly yours? Every day, hidden cognitive biases shape how you think, act, and respond to the world. They…
Part 1: How Modern Life Overwhelms Your Ancient Brain
SERIES 1: “The Human Code: Why We Are the Way We Are” In today’s world, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, stressed, or even disconnected. But what if the real issue isn’t modern life itself—but the fact that your brain wasn’t designed for it? Our brains evolved in a world drastically different from the one we…