We live in the Age of the Higher Brain, the cerebral cortex that has grown enormously over the last few millennia, overshadowing the ancient, instinctive lower brain. The cortex is often called the new brain, yet the old brain held sway in humans for millions of years, as it does today in most living things. The old brain can’t conjure up ideas or read. But it does possess the power to feel and, above all, to be. It was the old brain that caused our forebears to sense the closeness of a mysterious presence everywhere in Nature. Deepak Chopra
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The old brain, or old brain region, is the part of the brain that is responsible for emotions and instincts. It is the oldest part of the brain, which means it has been around for millions of years. The old brain controls our instincts, including our basic survival needs. Our first instinct when we are in danger is to run away. If our old brain cannot do this, it will instead fight to stay alive.

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