Humans evolved to pay close attention to danger, but today that instinct is being overwhelmed by an endless supply of bad news from around the world. Researchers say the answer isn’t to stop following current events—it’s to build healthier habits around how, when, and where we get our news.

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[–] bilb@lemmy.ml 1 points 23 hours ago* (last edited 23 hours ago) (1 children)

That's the mind, not the brain. The way I see it, the opposite mistake that I made elsewhere in the thread.

[–] WoodScientist@lemmy.world 2 points 21 hours ago (1 children)

What do you think the mind is other than a physical thing directly molded by the environment around it?

[–] bilb@lemmy.ml 1 points 13 hours ago

I guess I consider the mind something that emerges from what the brain does. I'm sure it could be defined in other ways, though.