Human beings unlike other animals have the unique gift of the NEW or RATIONAL brain that helps us to analyze problems , brainstorm and make informed decisions..The same has been endorsed by the following quote from Cal Newport where he mentions that we revel in challenging environments where we can make use of our rational mind..
“Human beings, it seems, are at their best when immersed deeply in something challenging.”
All human beings are blessed as well as cursed with our ability for rational thought.
Though this rational mind is very adept at solving complex problem when directed in a negative manner it leads to far reaching impacts.
We can end up using this analytical thinking to explain or justify our behavior when we know it violates some deep seated code of ethics or helps us avoid some sense of guilt we may harbor for a decision or action we took.
Adopted from Simon Sinek’s book titled “The Infinite Game”
Adopted from the book titled “Switch” by Chip and Dan Heath
The rational brain of human beings rederred as the “Rider” is capable of complex analysis and problem solving
Though this is a wonderful gift , can act in negative ways at times
The inherent tendency of the rational brain is to assume that large problems need large complex solutions which is not the case.
Imagine the case of puerperal fever that broke as an epidemic during the 18th and early 19th century.The solution was very simple , cleanliness
This is indeed a lesson in itself