Idea # 22

22. Your brain learns much from simple sequential processing. The repeated sequence of events (reliable cues being followed by predictable thoughts and emotions) enables the brain to create rapid responses. Your brain functions easily with predictable cues and fast sequential processing. Your awareness or thinking is no longer required. Your brain begins to do this fast “thinking” for you. This is great if outcomes are productive, but often the consequences of “fast thinking” can be destructive. Your brain operates quickly and on cue to your predictable conditioned emotional responses. Your brain’s rapid conditioned responding avoids the discomfort of ambiguity and uncertainty. The conditioned “fast thinking” response is often confused with a deep intuitive sense of confidence because it’s ease of operation. No thought or attention required does not necessarily mean that your intuitive gut is speaking. It is more likely your habitual conditioned gut. An awareness change and slowing down of processing is required to interrupt destructive conditioning. Details to follow in later ideas.