I Went to the Woods: It’s not fishing, its neuroscience

I Went to the Woods: It’s not fishing, its neuroscience

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The Neuroscience of Political Decision-Making

All human accomplishments and advancements come from the results of thought. Science, technology, and political ideas come from the same source: human intellect. However, despite this amazing capacity to sort things out, create, and innovate, our brains can also be imperfect, biased, and flawed. The human brain is a fallible, malleable, and limited operating tool whose ability to make decisions can be influenced by a variety of factors. Our Brai…