Reflexes and Deliberation
The interplay between automatic reflexes and deliberate decision-making is crucial for survival. High-level cognitive centers can override instinctual responses when necessary, but in urgent situations, reflexes must act quickly. This dynamic is evident in sports, where overthinking can disrupt well-trained reflexes, highlighting the importance of relying on ingrained skills.In this clip
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Dr. David Berson: Your Brain's Logic & Function | Huberman Lab Podcast #50
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Can the nervous system operate in reflexive and deliberate modes as discussed in the Huberman Lab Podcast episode How Your Nervous System Works & Changes | Huberman Lab Podcast #1 and the clip Nervous System Dynamics?
What is the reflexive brain as discussed in the episode Dr. David Berson: Your Brain's Logic & Function | Huberman Lab Podcast #50 and the clip Reflexes and Deliberation?