Humans evolved to pay close attention to danger, but today that instinct is being overwhelmed by an endless supply of bad news from around the world. Researchers say the answer isn’t to stop following current events—it’s to build healthier habits around how, when, and where we get our news.

Humans evolved to pay close attention to danger, but today that instinct is being overwhelmed by an endless supply of bad news from around the world. Researchers say the answer isn’t to stop following current events—it’s to build healthier habits around how, when, and where we get our news.

  • WoodScientistEnglish
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    3 days ago

    What do you think the mind is other than a physical thing directly molded by the environment around it?

    • Bilb!@lemmy.mlEnglish
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      3 days ago

      I guess I consider the mind something that emerges from what the brain does. I’m sure it could be defined in other ways, though.