Why is it so hard to break a bad habit? It’s not just a lack of willpower; it’s biology. This post explores the neurophysiology of habit formation, explaining how the brain shifts tasks from the "thinking" Prefrontal Cortex to the "automatic" Basal Ganglia to save energy.

To reconnect with the world, we must do more than just think differently—we must do differently. This post explores the art of "counterpractice," a method for experiencing things opposite to your habitual point of view, from seeing nature without being seen to truly understanding where your food comes from.