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Autopilot mode is energyefficient from "summary" of Your Brain at Work by David Rock

When we talk about the brain's autopilot mode being energy-efficient, we are referring to the brain's ability to perform tasks efficiently and effectively with minimal energy consumption. This concept is based on the idea that the brain is wired to conserve energy whenever possible, and one way it does this is by automating routine tasks that do not require conscious thought. In our daily lives, we constantly engage in various tasks and activities that can be classified into two categories: tasks that require our full attention and conscious effort, and tasks that we can perform automatically without much thought. The latter category includes activities like walking, driving, or typing - tasks that we have performed so many tim...
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    Your Brain at Work

    David Rock

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