Chapter
Understanding Latent Inhibition
36:46 - 41:28 (04:41)
Psychologists study the concept of latent inhibition, a biological gating mechanism that automatically tags experiences as relevant or irrelevant to a goal in mind, which can inhibit our ability to learn from past experiences. Having gratitude for things that have become stale to others is just as important as acknowledging new good things in life.
Clips
Psychologists have studied the concept of latent inhibition, our biological gating mechanism, which automatically tags our experiences as relevant or irrelevant to a goal in mind.
36:46 - 41:01 (04:14)
Summary
Psychologists have studied the concept of latent inhibition, our biological gating mechanism, which automatically tags our experiences as relevant or irrelevant to a goal in mind. While it's great to have gratitude for new things, it's even better to appreciate stale experiences that are often taken for granted.
ChapterUnderstanding Latent Inhibition
Episode#156 - Scott Barry Kaufman - The New Science Of Self Actualisation
PodcastModern Wisdom
The brain tends to remember novel experiences better than routine ones as it tends to absorb and sponge in more information in unfamiliar settings.
41:01 - 41:28 (00:27)
Summary
The brain tends to remember novel experiences better than routine ones as it tends to absorb and sponge in more information in unfamiliar settings. It also generates a sense of excitement and strengthens the desire to be present, leading to a vivid recall of the experience.