We Have The Right Brains…For The Wrong Time Period
A recent column in the New York Times provides an interesting perspective on the way our minds are wired. He writes, “Evidence is accumulating that the human brain systematically misjudges certain kinds of risks. In effect, evolution has programmed us to be alert for snakes and enemies with clubs, but we aren’t well prepared to respond to dangers that require forethought.” The full article is here.
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