March 1 2024- Neuroscientist Tali Sharot suggests that learning a psychological trick to overcome habituation, the brain’s tendency to stop noticing things, can have widespread positive effects. Habituation applies not only to sensory perceptions but also to various aspects of life, such as losing interest in new clothes or a new home over time. Sharot highlights that this phenomenon is not limited to positive experiences; it can explain why individuals remain in unfavorable relationships or why societal issues like gender biases and environmental problems go unnoticed. Overcoming habituation could lead to increased awareness and action in areas like appreciating old clothes, addressing climate change, and rectifying gender biases
Dishabituation: How to trick your brain to find more joy in life
Updated on March 1, 2024