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MRI CT SCAN PET SCAN fMRI scan NEUROPLASTICITY Repetition Builds Brain Muscles Repetition Size of brain regions involved in learning routes and spatial representations correlated to length of time as taxi driver! Human Nature Human HABIT! Violent or Empathetic Belligerent or Collaborative Argumentative or Innovative Selfish or Cooperative WHY did I say that? What is he thinking? How could they do that? WHAT keeps us locked into old ways of operating? Illogical, Irrational, belligerent, adversarial? • Reactive • Contentious • Argumentative • Confrontational • Difficulty holding or completing thoughts war poverty VIOLENCE TERRORISM bullying Abuse baffling human behaviors 50,000 THOUGHTS per day (NSF) What Determines Our Thoughts Feelings Behavior ? Why do we select for certain wiring? DOPAMINE Highest levels of Dopamine 0-12 BRAIN STATES 0-2 Delta 2-6 Theta 6-12 Alpha Dopamine’s Mandate SURVIVAL PERPETUATUATION OF THE SPECIES Which of the following (real, fabricated, or virtual) release DOPAMINE? ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ fear worry/stress violence conflict threats aggression risk sex novelty sugar fats caffeine nicotine ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ ___ amphetamines cocaine heroin competition money ringtones music sports laughter achievement collaboration discovery problem solving DOPAMINE is ADDICTIVE Dopamine OPIOID Reward DOPAMINE Amphetamines, Cocaine, Alcohol ADDICTION sex for DOPAMINE PORN RAPE SEXUAL ABUSE EATING for DOPAMINE Fatty Foods “Fatty and Sugary Foods Addictive as Cocaine in Growing Body of Science” Bloomberg News Fatty foods and snacks, and drinks sweetened with sugar and high fructose corn syrup STIMULATE DOPAMINE HIJACK the brain in ways that resemble addictions to COCAINE, NICOTINE Alcohol and other drugs OPTIONAL FEAR RISK Aggression Ringtones NOVELTY BULLYING Competition Extreme Risk Taking Porn Gambling WORRY VIOLENT MEDIA OPTIONAL Fear and Violence TOLERANCE = Human Behavior Out of Control “Operating Under the Influence of DOPAMINE” Too much dopamine is the “Off” switch to the thinking brain! We’re All Learners Respectful, shared experience No one is wrong or bad for not knowing what has recently been discovered ANIMAL (Mammalian) BRAIN’s reward center is mature at birth, ready and available to produce dopamine that lasts longer! Fear Anxiety Risk Taking Curiosity Addictions HUMAN BRAIN (prefrontal cortex), which provides rational control over emotions and behavior, doesn't mature until early adulthood (20-25 yrs.) How Do We Set Children Up for Intellectual, Emotional, Spiritual, Career SUCCESS? Human Brain what can people do that animals can’t do? Animal Brain do Snake Brain How do animals react when they’re angry, or afraid? What can snakes do? SNAKE (REPTILIAN) BRAIN REFLEXIVE breathing body temperature elimination territory, food is acquired by force Take & Do What They Want ANIMAL (MAMMALIAN) BRAIN REPTILIAN BRAIN + Emotions INSTINCTIVE Fears Risk Taking Curiosity Addictions Amygdala Source of DOPAMINE and Memory HUMAN (Prefrontal Cortex) BRAIN EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING Critical thinking Long term planning and goals Cause and Effect understanding Management of emotions and behavior Collaboration Empathy As DOPAMINE goes up, Instinctive Animal Intelligence goes up, Human Brain Intelligence down. LOSE ACCESS to HUMAN BRAIN / Humanity Critical thinking (question authority) Long term planning and goals Cause & Effect understanding Management of emotions and behavior Collaboration Problem Solving Empathy WISE LEADERSHIP war poverty VIOLENCE TERRORISM bullying Abuse What are our Brain Management Options? Personal & Collective Empowerment 1. Understand the beneficial & dangerous effects of Dopamine 2. Think of Brains as Muscle Groups ACCIDENTAL BRAIN WIRING OUTSIDE Circumstances Others Media INTENTIONAL BRAIN WIRING INSIDE 3. Educate – Make Dopamine a Household Word *learn & teach friends and family about : power, pleasures, dangers & responsibilities of dopamine, especially media influences, along with other essential developmental skills *Explain inappropriate behavior by incorporating dopamine into the discussion 4. Make Dopamine Mgt. an Essential Life Skill * Identify sensory indications of dopamine overload Experiment with intentional elevation of dopamine Notice tension, shallow, rapid breathing * Practice mindful breathing (3/10 Rule) * Observe thoughts, physical sensations, & behaviors in self & others for signs of rising dopamine surges Q. What happens to you when you’re angry or frightened? Q. When you see someone being mean, which part of their brain is the boss? 5. Take Charge – Media, Diet, Activities MANAGE MEDIA "Screen-free" Zones at home Limit time on devices and computer No televisions, computers or video games in children's bedrooms Turn off the TV during meals or homework Turn off all digital devices at the dining table No eating while watching media devices. DO NOT leave the TV on for background noise. Decide which programs or films to watch ahead of time. Turn off the device when those programs are over. Suggest other activities, such as family board games, puzzles, or going for a walk. Challenge your family to go 1 week without watching TV or doing other screen-time activities. Find things to do with your time that get you moving and burning energy. Encourage Healthy Dopamine-ful FOOD *Protein - provides amino acids, Lysine, in particular, that help produce dopamine Beef Chicken Duck Tofu Dairy Products Eggs Fish - omega-3 fatty acids in seafood have a significant effect on raising dopamine Bananas * Fruits, Vegetable, and Nuts Avocados Apples Celery Watermelon Cherries Cucumbers Green Leafy Veggies Dried beans Almonds Honey Green Tea And yes, Chocolate - Dark chocolate! Encourage Healthy Dopamine-ful ACTIVITIES Exercise Altruism Humor Orgasm Music Discovery Learning Sports – spectator or participant Success Developing New Skills Exciting Reads and Non-Violent Media Feelings of Love ENJOY! ROLE MODEL Build network of support around your values and priorities With an understanding of Dopamine, & a commitment to manage it, we can turn humanity around, in a new, more Humane direction . . . This is Humanity’s Second Chance! View slide presentation from 10/13 – 10/20 Website: www.brainyouneed.com. D.C. McGuire [email protected]
