Class,
Looter is an excellent example of someone who has an 8 Mbps neural network super highway connection between his mouth and his amygdala, which is the area of the human brain where human emotional responses emanate. However, as we discussed last week, when this connection is operable, the prefrontal cortex is completely bypassed. Researchers have discovered that the prefrontal cortex, the newest, most advanced part of the brain and unique to humans and other primates, is involved in the highest order of cognitive functions, such as planning and evaluating outcomes and consequences of actions and events.
So Mr. Looter completely bypasses the area of the brain responsible for cognitive ability when the neural network between his mouth and his amygdala is working, thereby exhibiting sub-primate behaviors. This behavior is typical in the less evolved and those controlled by their emotions. Researchers have also discovered that, when individuals habitually rely on emotions to control their thinking and behaviors, these neural network pathways can become deeply etched into their brains. Which sadly makes it damned near impossible for them to steer themselves out of the ruts they've created. Behold the evils of confirmation bias and addiction to that treacherous drug. Emotions.
So before Looter clenches and stomps himself into a puddle of Rumpelstiltskin-esque goo, I encourage him to get a grip and live to fight another day.
There will be a pop quiz on this very important aspect of human cognitive abilities next week, so I hope you all have taken notes.