Your brain is still optimized for saber-toothed tigers, not Slack notifications.
Modern Life May Be Pushing Human Minds Beyond Their Limits, Reflecting an Evolutionary Mismatch
Modern life is out of sync with our evolved minds. Our brains, designed for a hunter-gatherer existence, struggle with constant stimuli and social complexities, leading to rising anxiety, depression, and burnout. This evolutionary mismatch explains why adaptation is so difficult.
Source: Modern Life May Be Pushing Human Minds Beyond Their Limits, Reflecting an Evolutionary Mismatch — ScienceAlert
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