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How to use your brain to surpass yourself
2. “We don’t see things as
they are, we see them as
we are.”
Anaïs Nin
6. As of today, even the most powerful computer is
yet less powerful than our brain.
11. There are over 100 billion neurons in our brain,
all interconnected.
13. The state of
the neuron
depends on
The state of its neighbors.
The strength of the link
with its neighbors.
15. Some neurons at the edge of our body are
activated, depending on the stimuli.
17. The same network
of neurons will be
activated, whether
you see an apple or
think about an
apple.
This is also true for your internal activities.
18. Our perception of reality
results from the succession
of activated neuronal
networks.
First Take away
20. They have been built progressively through our
personal experiences.
21. Our perception of reality and our
thinking are based on our own
unique experiences.
Second Take away
22. There is too much information coming
from the Outside World.
23. Consequently, we only select some known clues and trust our
brain to extrapolate reality from these clues, based on our
prejudices.
24. The reality we perceive mainly
derives from our prejudices.
Third Take away
26. When we catch something from the outside world, it must
match one of the neuronal networks stored in our brain.
27. Otherwise, the
brain adopts
one of two
strategies.
Or it integrates the new piece of
information in its knowledge database by
modifying the related neuronal network.
Either it ignores it.
29. we modify an neuronal
network and create new
connections with other
neurons.
When we learn something or experience something new,
31. All knowledge can be
acquired, any behavior can
be improved. We are free to
build the reality we want.
Fourth Take away
37. Habits can be changed and
skills acquired through
repetition.
Fifth Take away
38. As part of an experiment in psychology, people were
asked to learn row of figures in different conditions.
40. In this way, when we memorize new knowledge, we also
remember its context, which we associate with knowledge
41. When we establish new
connections for new
knowledge, we also
integrate its context .
Sixth Take away
43. The neuronal networks in our brain both represent our
perception of the world and determine our body language.
44. Humans are social animals. For ages, they have
learnt how to read their peers’ body language and
adapt to meet their expectations.
48. No one can objectively and wholly comprehend
reality.
55. Communication is more about
enabling others to develop a
perception of your point that is
close to yours.
57. It is as easy to blame others as it is vain.
58. The only one who can change the perception of
your world is you.
59. So focus your energy on facilitating changes, not
on finding excuses (or blaming others) for your
inability to change.
65. There are more neuronal connections in our brain
than stars in the sky.
67. So don’t set yourself any limit. You are free
to build your dream world.
71. Experiment to see the consequences of every change, until
you find the appropriate connections.
72. And then repeat again & again, until the desired skill
becomes a habit.
74. At this time of the story, it is only fair to ask ourselves if we
(or our brains) are just a very powerful computer.
75. Like a shuttle,
this computer
has two main
features :
1. Interact with
the Outside
world
2. Acquire new
knowledge
76. But the real question is
Is there a
pilot in this
shuttle?
77. Most of us (or in fact every one of us most of the time),
79. On the opposite, other people choose to use
their brain to achieve what they want.
80. But others decide to use their brain and drive where they want.
Your brain has
a guide too:
your Willpower.
85. Try out new behaviors. Analyze the results in full
awareness and honesty.
87. Take care of your brain by feeding it good biological
and spiritual food.
90. It is up to you to
work on your own
good life.
92. Thank you !!!
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