MindOrigins Guide Map
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Navigate through the site sections and discover original, science-based, and evolutionary thought articles.
Navigate through the site sections and discover original, science-based, and evolutionary thought articles.
Evolution of the Mind
From cells to consciousness: uncover how human intelligence evolved step by step.
Explore SectionAncient Instincts
Discover how primal drives still shape feelings and decisions in our digital world.
- Ancient Instincts: How Our Past Shapes Our Present
- 5/Ancient Instincts in Modern Life
- 12/How Old Instincts Shape Daily Reactions
- 3/The Evolutionary Mismatch
- 6/Hijacked by the Old Brain
- 4/Ancient Brain, Modern Problems
- 11/An Ancient Brain in an Overloaded World
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Guides, e-books, and knowledge to boost your daily mental quality of life.
Explore SectionScience & Motivation
Science-backed insights and tools for a more driven and inspired life.
Explore SectionPsychology
Behaviour, emotion, biases & cognition – explained through modern and ancient science.
- Making Your Ancient Brain Your Ally
- Emotional Tug-of-War
- We Are More Like Animals Than We Realize
- The Inner Animal Brain
- Confirmation Bias
- Animal Instincts in Human Argumentation
- The Neuroscience of the Backfire Effect
- The Neurobiological Foundations of Self-Awareness
- Mind Reading or Mammalian Instinct?
- The Role of Ignorance in Inflexibility
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In-depth science, stories & practical tools about the ancient brain, emotions, social mind and change.
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📚 Free E-books
Curated ebooks for deeper learning: evolution, self-discipline, resilience, emotions, and more.
Download E-books📝 Self-Awareness Quiz
Assess your emotional autopilot, find your brain’s strengths and growth areas.
Take the Quiz📖 Educational Articles
Step-by-step breakdowns of key brain concepts, habit changes, and the science of growth.
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Tools & printables: brain maps, tracking sheets, micro-practice guides, checklists for daily mind training.
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