Visual Perception and Alertness
Our eyes reveal much about our state of alertness; they widen when we're awake and narrow when we're excited or stressed. This narrowing can distort our perception of time, making moments feel elongated or fleeting based on our emotional state. By adopting a panoramic view of our surroundings, we can influence our alertness and better understand how our visual system interacts with our mental state.In this clip
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Andrew Huberman || Optimize Your Brain
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