DOAC 9 truths

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The content is highly engaging and educational, presenting complex scientific information in easily digestible "truth" formats. The use of multiple experts adds credibility and diverse perspectives, appealing to a broad audience interested in self-improvement and understanding the human mind.

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This is a slideshow post from "The Diary of a CEO" channel, presenting 9 surprising facts about the human brain. Each slide features a different expert discussing a unique aspect of brain function, from emotions and dopamine to senses and neuroplasticity.

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1Introduction of the topic: 9 truths about the human brain
2Fact 1: Emotions last 90 seconds
3Fact 2: Non-sleep deep rest builds dopamine
4Fact 3: Heartbreak is processed like addiction
5Fact 4: Humans have 34 senses, not 5
6Fact 5: Sleep is needed before learning
7Fact 6: 80% of people have optimism bias
8Fact 7: The brain is always rewiring itself
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Steven described it as incredibly soft and delicate, almost like tofu (🤯) Here are 9 brain facts that made us realise just how much our everyday habits can affect it. #human #Science #discovery #DidYouKnow #thediaryofaceo

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DOAC 9 truths that blew our minds about... the human brain... 01 Your emotions last 90 seconds. Dr. Jill Bolte Taylor said that the chemical rush of an emotion leaves your system in 90 secs. If you're still angry after that it's because you're choosing to stay in the loop rethinking the same thoughts. 02 Non-sleep deep rest builds dopamine. Andrew Huberman says NSDR (hovering between awake and asleep) can boost dopamine by 65%. It's one of the only ways to restore motivation without caffeine or sugar. 03 Heartbreak is processed like an addiction. Dr. Daniel G. Amen, M.D. showed rejection activated the same brain parts as cocaine withdrawal. The physical pain is real because your brain is literally detoxing from the person. 04 You actually have 34 senses not 5. Dr. Tara Swart explains we miss most of the picture. Beyond sight we have sense like interoception (feeling internal organs) and proprioception (sensing body in space). We ignore 90% of the data coming in. 05 You need to sleep before you learn, not after. Dr. Matthew Walker, PhD warns sleep isn't just the save button, it's the clear button. If you don't sleep it stays full and you can't absorb new info. 06 80% of us have optimisim bias. Dr. Tali Sharot explains this delusion is actually good because it lowers stress and makes us try difficult things. We are wired to overestimate good outcomes. 07 Your brain is always rewiring itself. "You can't teach an old dog new tricks" is wrong. Dr. Tara Swart says neuroplasticity happens until you die. The connections you focus on grow stronger - you physically sculpt your brain with attention. 08 Pleasure and pain always live on a seesaw. Dr. Anna Lembke says the brain processes pleasure and pain in the same spot. If you chase cheap pleasure your brain tips the balance towards pain to even it out. The comedown is your brain protecting you.