The forward-looking brain
The purpose of the brain is not to perceive correctly, but to act correctly.
Perception is not a tool to see, but a tool to act.
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The three points of my tweetstorm that inspired this essay: Unfulfillment arises from using metrics chosen by others as proxies for personal success (e.g. a new car as a proxy for happiness). Sustainability problems arise from using short-term success as…