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MRI
CT SCAN
PET SCAN
fMRI scan
NEUROPLASTICITY
Repetition Builds
Brain
Muscles
Repetition
Size of brain regions involved in learning routes and
spatial representations correlated to length of time as
taxi driver!
Human Nature Human HABIT!
Violent or Empathetic
Belligerent or Collaborative
Argumentative or Innovative
Selfish or Cooperative
WHY did I say that?
What is he thinking?
How could they do that?
WHAT keeps us locked into old ways of operating?
Illogical, Irrational, belligerent, adversarial?
• Reactive
• Contentious
• Argumentative
• Confrontational
• Difficulty holding or
completing thoughts
war
poverty
VIOLENCE
TERRORISM
bullying
Abuse
baffling human behaviors
50,000
THOUGHTS
per day
(NSF)
What Determines Our
Thoughts
Feelings
Behavior ?
Why do we select for certain wiring?
DOPAMINE
Highest levels of
Dopamine 0-12
BRAIN STATES
0-2 Delta
2-6 Theta
6-12 Alpha
Dopamine’s Mandate
SURVIVAL
PERPETUATUATION OF THE SPECIES
Which of the following (real, fabricated, or virtual) release
DOPAMINE?
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fear
worry/stress
violence
conflict
threats
aggression
risk
sex
novelty
sugar
fats
caffeine
nicotine
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amphetamines
cocaine
heroin
competition
money
ringtones
music
sports
laughter
achievement
collaboration
discovery
problem solving
DOPAMINE is
ADDICTIVE
Dopamine
OPIOID
Reward
DOPAMINE
Amphetamines, Cocaine, Alcohol
ADDICTION
sex for
DOPAMINE
PORN
RAPE
SEXUAL ABUSE
EATING for
DOPAMINE
Fatty Foods
“Fatty
and Sugary Foods
Addictive as Cocaine in
Growing Body of Science”
Bloomberg News
Fatty foods and snacks,
and drinks sweetened
with sugar and high
fructose corn syrup
STIMULATE DOPAMINE
HIJACK the brain in ways
that resemble addictions
to
COCAINE, NICOTINE
Alcohol and other drugs
OPTIONAL
FEAR
RISK
Aggression
Ringtones
NOVELTY
BULLYING
Competition
Extreme Risk Taking
Porn
Gambling
WORRY
VIOLENT MEDIA
OPTIONAL
Fear and Violence
TOLERANCE =
Human Behavior Out of Control
“Operating Under the Influence of
DOPAMINE”
Too much dopamine
is the “Off” switch to the thinking brain!
We’re All Learners
Respectful, shared experience
No one is wrong or bad for not knowing
what has recently been discovered
ANIMAL (Mammalian) BRAIN’s reward center is mature at
birth, ready and available to produce dopamine that lasts
longer!
Fear
Anxiety
Risk Taking
Curiosity
Addictions
HUMAN BRAIN (prefrontal cortex), which provides rational
control over emotions and behavior, doesn't mature until
early adulthood (20-25 yrs.)
How Do We Set Children Up for
Intellectual, Emotional, Spiritual, Career
SUCCESS?
Human Brain
what can people do that animals can’t do?
Animal Brain
do
Snake Brain
How do animals
react when they’re
angry, or afraid?
What can
snakes do?
SNAKE (REPTILIAN) BRAIN
REFLEXIVE
 breathing
 body temperature
 elimination
 territory, food is acquired by force
Take & Do What They Want
ANIMAL (MAMMALIAN) BRAIN
REPTILIAN BRAIN + Emotions
INSTINCTIVE
Fears
Risk Taking
Curiosity
Addictions
Amygdala
Source of DOPAMINE
and Memory
HUMAN (Prefrontal Cortex) BRAIN
EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING
Critical thinking
Long term planning and goals
Cause and Effect understanding
Management of emotions and behavior
Collaboration
Empathy
As DOPAMINE goes up,
Instinctive Animal Intelligence
goes up,
Human Brain Intelligence down.
LOSE ACCESS to HUMAN BRAIN / Humanity
Critical thinking (question authority)
Long term planning and goals
Cause & Effect understanding
Management of emotions and behavior
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Empathy WISE LEADERSHIP
war
poverty
VIOLENCE
TERRORISM
bullying
Abuse
What are our
Brain Management
Options?
Personal & Collective Empowerment
1. Understand the beneficial & dangerous effects of
Dopamine
2. Think of Brains as Muscle Groups
ACCIDENTAL
BRAIN WIRING
OUTSIDE
Circumstances
Others
Media
INTENTIONAL BRAIN WIRING
INSIDE
3. Educate – Make Dopamine a
Household Word
*learn & teach friends and family about :
power, pleasures, dangers & responsibilities of
dopamine, especially media influences, along with other
essential developmental skills
*Explain inappropriate behavior by incorporating dopamine
into the discussion
4. Make Dopamine Mgt. an Essential Life Skill
* Identify sensory indications of dopamine overload
Experiment with intentional elevation of dopamine
Notice tension, shallow, rapid breathing
* Practice mindful breathing (3/10 Rule)
* Observe thoughts, physical sensations, & behaviors in self &
others for signs of rising dopamine surges
Q. What happens to you when you’re angry or frightened?
Q. When you see someone being mean, which part of their brain is the boss?
5. Take Charge – Media, Diet, Activities
MANAGE MEDIA
"Screen-free" Zones at home
Limit time on devices and computer
No televisions, computers or video games in children's bedrooms
Turn off the TV during meals or homework
Turn off all digital devices at the dining table
No eating while watching media devices.
DO NOT leave the TV on for background noise.
Decide which programs or films to watch ahead of time. Turn off
the device when those programs are over.
Suggest other activities, such as family board games, puzzles, or
going for a walk.
Challenge your family to go 1 week without watching TV or
doing other screen-time activities. Find things to do with your
time that get you moving and burning energy.
Encourage Healthy Dopamine-ful FOOD
*Protein - provides amino acids, Lysine, in particular, that help produce
dopamine
Beef
Chicken
Duck
Tofu
Dairy Products
Eggs
Fish - omega-3 fatty acids in seafood have
a significant effect on raising dopamine
Bananas
* Fruits, Vegetable, and Nuts
Avocados
Apples
Celery
Watermelon
Cherries
Cucumbers
Green Leafy Veggies
Dried beans
Almonds
Honey
Green Tea
And yes, Chocolate - Dark chocolate!
Encourage Healthy Dopamine-ful ACTIVITIES
Exercise
Altruism
Humor
Orgasm
Music
Discovery
Learning
Sports – spectator or participant
Success
Developing New Skills
Exciting Reads and Non-Violent Media
Feelings of Love
ENJOY!
ROLE MODEL
Build network of support
around your values and
priorities
With an understanding of
Dopamine, &
a commitment to manage it,
we can turn humanity
around,
in a new, more Humane
direction . . .
This is Humanity’s
Second Chance!
View slide presentation from 10/13 – 10/20
Website: www.brainyouneed.com.
D.C. McGuire
[email protected]