Neuroplasticity is the brain’s capacity to rewire itself in response to experience. In this essay, I discuss the evolutionary advantage of neuroplasticity: not exactly adaptation to a specific circumstance, but adaptability to multiple scenarios.

Built to Fail: An Evolutionary Approach to Addiction. The world now faces an epidemic of addiction. This evidences a mismatch between the human brain and the stimuli of the modern ecosystem.

Ultra-Processed Brains: The business of trading brain efficiency for eating efficiency.

And All These Things Will be Given to You as Well: Worship, Idols and Maturity.

Addictive behaviours simulate experiences a mature adult should fully enjoy—pornography simulates intimacy, games simulate achievement, social media simulates social integration. However, these artificial simulations often hinder the enjoyment of the real activities. .