The brain works as a deletion device to filter information and keep what is most relevant to our goals. The things we pay attention to create patterns that reinforce our beliefs, leading to biased decisions and perceptions.
Our minds become a reflex reaction to what we engage with, which is why we attract more of the things we engage with, whether it's positive or negative. Social media algorithms work the same way, feeding us more of what we engage with.
The host talks about his experience with a broken brain and how it has affected his life. He also discusses the commonly believed misconception that intelligence is fixed.