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how to find magic in the ordinary (the neuroscience of whimsy)
The brain uses a process called sensory gating to filter out redundant or familiar information so it can conserve energy. It’s brilliant for survival and focus, but it comes at a cost.
Over time, neural pathways become myelinated through repetition. Myelination speeds up communication between neurons, making processing faster and more efficient,... See more
Over time, neural pathways become myelinated through repetition. Myelination speeds up communication between neurons, making processing faster and more efficient,... See more
yana yuhai • how to find magic in the ordinary (the neuroscience of whimsy)
You can train your awareness by lowering the sensory gating and treat stimuli as novel again by deliberate practice.
find novelty through attention, not newness. you don’t need new experiences to feel wonder. novelty is created when attention is deep and precise. bring fresh awareness to what you already do every day, and the brain responds as if it’s encountering something new.