// Hacker Noon · 21 April 2026

The Evolutionary Origin of Useless Thoughts

Our ability to "decouple representation"—to simulate futures—is the foundation of civilization, but it has become a biological trap. The brain can’t distinguish between solving a real problem and winning an imaginary argument, leading to "functional paralysis" fuelled by internal dopamine loops. Tru...

Hacker Noon

@hacker-noon · Praise J.J.

hackernoon.com

Hacker Noon@hacker-noon