“By processing information from the environment through the senses, the nervous system continually evaluates risk. I have coined the term neuroception to… — Stephen W. Porges Copy Share Image
“If we were designed by engineers, as we consumed more, we'd desire less. But our frequent human tragedy is that the more… — Robert Sapolsky Copy Share Image
“Playing nice" comes naturally when our neuroception detects safety and promotes physiological states that support social behavior. However, pro-social behavior will not… — Stephen W. Porges Copy Share Image
“While this neurobiology is mighty impressive, the brain is not where a behavior 'begins'. It's merely the final common pathway by which… — Robert Sapolsky Copy Share Image
“A child's (or an adult's) nervous system may detect danger or a threat to life when the child enters a new environment… — Stephen W. Porges Copy Share Image
“The detection of a person as safe or dangerous triggers neurobiologically determined pro-social or defensive behaviors. Even though we may not always… — Stephen W. Porges Copy Share Image
“In other words, dopamine is not about the happiness of reward. It's about the happiness of pursuit of reward that has a… — Robert Sapolsky Copy Share Image
