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How to trick your brain to enjoy difficult things
You likely don't encounter much difficulties when it comes to playing video games or browsing social media on your phone. I'm confident that you can easily spend hours engrossed in these activities without losing focus. Yet, when confronted with the prospect of studying for half an hour or dedicating an hour to your side business, you might find it quite challenging. The allure of watching TV, playing games, and scrolling through social media still prevails, despite your understanding that engaging in activities like studying, exercising, or building a business would ultimately yield more significant benefits in the long run. This phenomenon raises an interesting question: Why are certain individuals more inclined to tackle challenging tasks? Moreover, is there a way to transform demanding tasks into more manageable endeavors? To answer these questions, we need to examine a crucial brain neurotransmitter: Dopamine.
By petko wasilew2 years ago in Education
The process by which the water you use to flush the toilet transforms into the water you consume
In 2003, Singapore's national water agency initiated an unprecedented initiative. Through the establishment of two innovative facilities, they aimed to supply over 50% of the country's water by treating and reusing wastewater. Despite the apparent urgency of this decision, the program had been carefully planned for decades to ensure a continuous supply of clean water for the island nation. As the impacts of climate change lead to more frequent and prolonged droughts worldwide, numerous regions are now confronting similar challenges. However, the question arises: is it truly safe to recycle the substances we flush down the toilet? To address this, we must delve into the composition of this mixed liquid.
By petko wasilew2 years ago in FYI
