We don't easily pay attention to boring things from "summary" of Brain Rules by John Medina
Our brains have a tendency to quickly lose interest in mundane or uninteresting information. This is not a sign of laziness or lack of focus; rather, it is a natural response to stimuli that do not offer any immediate rewards or benefits. When we encounter something that fails to capture our attention, our brains are quick to disengage and seek out more engaging or stimulating experiences.
This phenomenon can be understood in terms of the brain's evolutionary history. Throughout our evolution, our ancestors had to constantly scan their environment for potential threats or opportunities. As a result, our brains have developed a strong bias towards novelty and excitement. This bias serves us well in many situations, as it allows us to quickly identify and respond to important stimuli in our environment.
However, this bias c...
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