Pros & Cons of the human rational brain

Adopted from the book totled “Switch” by Chip and Dan Heath

The human rational brain has the capacity to analyze and solve problem.This is unique and makes us separate from other animals

Pros-

1) Visionary

2) willing to make short term sacrifices for long term gains

3) Is able to follow a map , perfectly

Cons-

1) Has limited reserves of self control beyond which it gets exhausted

2)In the face of multiple options & ambiguity undergoes “analysis paralysis” and cannot make up mind

3) Relentless focus on problems than solutions