To Make Better Choices, Understand How Your Brain Processes Values
Much has been made of the power of habit. We’re encouraged to make healthy choices our default and to understand the way that the brain sets certain tasks on autopilot to improve efficiency. But what about our more intentional, conscious day-to-day choices? Emily Falk spoke with Scientific American about how the brain sifts through options and how reflecting on our priorities can help align our behaviors with long-term aims.
