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Better in Every Sense: How the Science of Sensation Can Help You Reclaim Your Life

by Norman Farb , Zindel Segal

Summary & Key Takeaways

Do you ever feel like you’re living on autopilot? You aren’t burned out, but life feels “flat” and gray. Neuroscientists call this the “House of Habit,” a state where your brain prioritizes prediction over actual experience. In today’s briefing, we discuss “Better in Every Sense” by Norman Farb and Zindel Segal. We explore why trying to think your way out of stress actually makes it worse, and how a concept called “Sense Foraging” can physically reboot your brain’s operating system to reclaim your focus.

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About the Author

Norman Farb

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Norman Farb, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Mississauga, where he directs the Regulatory and Affective Dynamics laboratory. He is a prominent authority in clinical and affective neuroscience, specializing in how cognitive biases and sensory experiences …

Zindel Segal

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Zindel Segal, PhD, is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at the University of Toronto Scarborough and a world-leading authority on mindfulness and mood disorders. He is best known as a co-developer of Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), a landmark treatment for preventing depression …

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