Thousands of years ago, when our ancestors encountered a predatory animal like a lion, it was best to react immediately and not stand around thinking about the lion, admiring its beauty or wondering why it was bothering them instead of tracking down some tasty antelope. Thus, the fast track to the amygdala kept our ancestors alive. John B. Arden
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The "fast track to the amygdala" is a reference to the part of the brain that is responsible for our fight or flight response. The amygdala, which creates this "fast track," does so by sending signals to the part of the brain that is responsible for our survival instincts. When we encounter a dangerous situation, we almost always react instinctively and without much thought.

Source: Rewire Your Brain: Think Your Way To A Better Life

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