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The brain is [[Neurochemistry|neurochemical]] in nature, meaning it is part ''electric'' and part ''chemical''. When these systems combine they work like hiking trails; the pathways that get a lot of traffic get smoother and wider, with brush stomped down and pushed back. The neural pathways that sit unused grow over, becoming less likely to be used. Your brain uses the more accessible pathways as it takes [[Energy frugal brain|lower energy]] to do so. In times of [[Ecological crisis|crisis]] people nimble on their feet are of paramount importance. | The brain is [[Neurochemistry|neurochemical]] in nature, meaning it is part ''electric'' and part ''chemical''. When these systems combine they work like hiking trails; the pathways that get a lot of traffic get smoother and wider, with brush stomped down and pushed back. The neural pathways that sit unused grow over, becoming less likely to be used. Your brain uses the more accessible pathways as it takes [[Energy frugal brain|lower energy]] to do so. In times of [[Ecological crisis|crisis]] people nimble on their feet are of paramount importance. | ||
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