"Scientists believe the existence of this age-old reward mechanism indicates there is an evolutionary advantage in sampling the unknown.
"Seeking new and unfamiliar experiences is a fundamental behavioral tendency in humans and animals. It makes sense to try new options as they may prove advantageous in the long run," said Bianca Wittmann of the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at University College London."
Sanity -> RE: Your brain on adventure (6/25/2008 1:51:01 PM)
Not for my steer... the fucking thing! He's going to meet the butcher early on account of his adventurousness...
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"Seeking new and unfamiliar experiences is a fundamental behavioral tendency in humans and animals. It makes sense to try new options as they may prove advantageous in the long run," said Bianca Wittmann of the Wellcome Trust Centre for Neuroimaging at University College London."
MzMia -> RE: Your brain on adventure (6/25/2008 2:59:38 PM)
Thank you so much for this post Vendaval.
I think of my life as one big adventure, this study makes perfect sense.
Time to keep shaking things up!
[:D]
Vendaval -> RE: Your brain on adventure (6/25/2008 3:08:52 PM)
Hee hee...are you going to be bungee jumping or sky diving next?
MzMia -> RE: Your brain on adventure (6/25/2008 3:29:51 PM)
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ORIGINAL: Vendaval
Hee hee...are you going to be bungee jumping or sky diving next?
Vendaval I drive in Washington D.C. on the beltway, I have no need to bungee jump or sky dive! [;)] Daily life can be one big adventure, it depends on how you live it! Oh my life![:D]