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Fractalguy at 13:12, 4 March 2025

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	[[File:Variety-leads-to-neuroplasticity-spcie-of-life.jpeg\|thumb\|"Variety leads to neuroplasticity" by [[AI]]]]		[[File:Variety-leads-to-neuroplasticity-spcie-of-life.jpeg\|thumb\|"Variety leads to neuroplasticity" by [[AI]]]]
	The "[https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/65554-variety-s-the-very-spice-of-life-that-gives-it-all variety is the spice of life]" [[meme]] is especially pervasive because it really captures the essence of how [[wikipedia:Habituation\|habituation]] drives us to want to try new things. Something that has a high reward [[salience]] the first few times you do it quickly experiences [[wikipedia:Diminishing_returns\|diminishing returns]].<blockquote>''Neuroplasticity is a way of [[life]].''</blockquote>[[Happiness]] is maximized when we have a variety of things we enjoy doing, and also seek out and enjoy new experiences simply for their novelty.		The "[https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/65554-variety-s-the-very-spice-of-life-that-gives-it-all variety is the spice of life]" [[meme]] is especially pervasive because it really captures the essence of how [[wikipedia:Habituation\|habituation]] drives us to want to try new things. Something that has a high reward [[salience]] the first few times you do it quickly experiences [[wikipedia:Diminishing_returns\|diminishing returns]].<blockquote>''Neuroplasticity is a way of [[life]].''</blockquote>[[Happiness]] is maximized when we have a variety of things we enjoy doing, and also seek out and enjoy new experiences simply for their novelty.

	~~Check out [https://plasticbrain.substack.com/p/the-fractal-structure-of-development The Fractal Structure of Development] for another [[fractal]] [[perspective]] on neuroplasticity.~~

	== Moderation and Addiction ==		== Moderation and Addiction ==
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	[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772632024000229 This study on self-directed neuroplasticity] provides a therapeutic mindfulness technique for increasing neuroplasticity called Awareness Integration Therapy, and these articles [https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-brain-plasticity-2794886][https://apolloneuro.com/blogs/news/how-to-increase-neuroplasticity-to-learn-new-things-and-boost-productivity][https://www.re-origin.com/articles/neuroplasticity-examples][https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.12050109][https://academic.oup.com/brain/article/134/6/1591/369496] give [[evidence]] and examples for now novelty-seeking increases neuroplasticity and improves mental health.		[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772632024000229 This study on self-directed neuroplasticity] provides a therapeutic mindfulness technique for increasing neuroplasticity called Awareness Integration Therapy, and these articles [https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-brain-plasticity-2794886][https://apolloneuro.com/blogs/news/how-to-increase-neuroplasticity-to-learn-new-things-and-boost-productivity][https://www.re-origin.com/articles/neuroplasticity-examples][https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.12050109][https://academic.oup.com/brain/article/134/6/1591/369496] give [[evidence]] and examples for now novelty-seeking increases neuroplasticity and improves mental health.

			Check out [https://plasticbrain.substack.com/p/the-fractal-structure-of-development The Fractal Structure of Development] for another [[fractal]] [[perspective]] on neuroplasticity.

	== Novelty Seeking in Practice ==		== Novelty Seeking in Practice ==

Fractalguy at 13:11, 4 March 2025

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	[[File:Variety-leads-to-neuroplasticity-spcie-of-life.jpeg\|thumb\|"Variety leads to neuroplasticity" by [[AI]]]]		[[File:Variety-leads-to-neuroplasticity-spcie-of-life.jpeg\|thumb\|"Variety leads to neuroplasticity" by [[AI]]]]
	The "[https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/65554-variety-s-the-very-spice-of-life-that-gives-it-all variety is the spice of life]" [[meme]] is especially pervasive because it really captures the essence of how [[wikipedia:Habituation\|habituation]] drives us to want to try new things. Something that has a high reward [[salience]] the first few times you do it quickly experiences [[wikipedia:Diminishing_returns\|diminishing returns]].<blockquote>''Neuroplasticity is a way of [[life]].''</blockquote>[[Happiness]] is maximized when we have a variety of things we enjoy doing, and also seek out and enjoy new experiences simply for their novelty.		The "[https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/65554-variety-s-the-very-spice-of-life-that-gives-it-all variety is the spice of life]" [[meme]] is especially pervasive because it really captures the essence of how [[wikipedia:Habituation\|habituation]] drives us to want to try new things. Something that has a high reward [[salience]] the first few times you do it quickly experiences [[wikipedia:Diminishing_returns\|diminishing returns]].<blockquote>''Neuroplasticity is a way of [[life]].''</blockquote>[[Happiness]] is maximized when we have a variety of things we enjoy doing, and also seek out and enjoy new experiences simply for their novelty.

			Check out [https://plasticbrain.substack.com/p/the-fractal-structure-of-development The Fractal Structure of Development] for another [[fractal]] [[perspective]] on neuroplasticity.

	== Moderation and Addiction ==		== Moderation and Addiction ==

Fractalguy: /* Variety is a Privilege */

2025-01-25T10:49:30Z

Variety is a Privilege

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	== Variety is a Privilege ==		== Variety is a Privilege ==
	Of course it is a privileged position to be able to try enough new things to adopt this disposition. However, it is still within reach to most members of the middle class if they choose to seek it out. Fighting for [[economic]] [[justice]] for the underprivileged is also good for [[happiness]]. We should all work for a [[future]] where an abundant variety of fun activities are accessible to the vast majority of people. That's just good [[utilitarianism]].		Of course it is a privileged position to be able to try enough new things to adopt this disposition. However, it is still within reach to most members of the middle class if they choose to seek it out. Fighting for [[economic]] [[justice]] for the underprivileged is also good for [[happiness]]. We should all work for a [[future]] where an abundant variety of [[fun]] activities are accessible to the vast majority of people. That's just good [[utilitarianism]].

	== Emotional Variety is the Key to Happiness ==		== Emotional Variety is the Key to Happiness ==

Fractalguy: /* Maximizing Neuroplasticity */

2025-01-25T10:46:44Z

Maximizing Neuroplasticity

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	Intentionally seeking variety helps the [[brain]] maintain [[wikipedia:Neuroplasticity\|neuroplasticity]], keeping the [[neural pathways]] open to learning throughout [[life]].		Intentionally seeking variety helps the [[brain]] maintain [[wikipedia:Neuroplasticity\|neuroplasticity]], keeping the [[neural pathways]] open to learning throughout [[life]].

	Practicing intentional novelty-seeking can make you [[addicted]] to variety, to the point where trying a new thing become easier and more rewarding than repeating old [[habits]]. Trying a new [[food]] is more appealing than even your favorite meal. Exploring new places is more exciting than vacationing in the same place every year. Learning a new [[Games\|game]] is more fun than playing one you're already expert at.		Practicing intentional novelty-seeking can make you [[addicted]] to variety, to the point where trying a new thing become easier and more [[rewarding]] than repeating old [[habits]]. Trying a new [[food]] is more appealing than even your favorite meal. Exploring new places is more exciting than vacationing in the same place every year. Learning a new [[Games\|game]] is more fun than playing one you're already expert at.

	[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772632024000229 This study on self-directed neuroplasticity] provides a therapeutic mindfulness technique for increasing neuroplasticity called Awareness Integration Therapy, and these articles [https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-brain-plasticity-2794886][https://apolloneuro.com/blogs/news/how-to-increase-neuroplasticity-to-learn-new-things-and-boost-productivity][https://www.re-origin.com/articles/neuroplasticity-examples][https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.12050109][https://academic.oup.com/brain/article/134/6/1591/369496] give [[evidence]] and examples for now novelty-seeking increases neuroplasticity and improves mental health.		[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772632024000229 This study on self-directed neuroplasticity] provides a therapeutic mindfulness technique for increasing neuroplasticity called Awareness Integration Therapy, and these articles [https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-brain-plasticity-2794886][https://apolloneuro.com/blogs/news/how-to-increase-neuroplasticity-to-learn-new-things-and-boost-productivity][https://www.re-origin.com/articles/neuroplasticity-examples][https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.12050109][https://academic.oup.com/brain/article/134/6/1591/369496] give [[evidence]] and examples for now novelty-seeking increases neuroplasticity and improves mental health.

Fractalguy at 02:14, 25 January 2025

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	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDVgfFzZVsA\|\|center\|Rewiring the Brain: The Promise and Peril of Neuroplasticity\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDVgfFzZVsA\|\|center\|Rewiring the Brain: The Promise and Peril of Neuroplasticity\|frame}}
	~~<br>~~
			== Musical Variety ==
	Listening to the Doors without Morrison increases neuroplasticity more than songs with him.		Listening to the Doors without Morrison increases neuroplasticity more than songs with him.
	{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6SzYhooG3c\|\|center\|The Doors - Variety is the Spice of Life\|frame}}		{{#ev:youtube\|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6SzYhooG3c\|\|center\|The Doors - Variety is the Spice of Life\|frame}}

Fractalguy: /* Maximizing Neuroplasticity */

2025-01-25T02:10:38Z

Maximizing Neuroplasticity

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	Intentionally seeking variety helps the [[brain]] maintain [[wikipedia:Neuroplasticity\|neuroplasticity]], keeping the [[neural pathways]] open to learning throughout [[life]].		Intentionally seeking variety helps the [[brain]] maintain [[wikipedia:Neuroplasticity\|neuroplasticity]], keeping the [[neural pathways]] open to learning throughout [[life]].

	Practicing intentional novelty-seeking can make you [[addicted]] to variety, to the point where trying a new thing become easier and more rewarding than repeating old [[habits]]. Trying a new [[food]] is more appealing than even your favorite meal. Exploring new places is more exciting than vacationing in the same place every year. Learning a new game is more fun than playing one you're already expert at.		Practicing intentional novelty-seeking can make you [[addicted]] to variety, to the point where trying a new thing become easier and more rewarding than repeating old [[habits]]. Trying a new [[food]] is more appealing than even your favorite meal. Exploring new places is more exciting than vacationing in the same place every year. Learning a new [[Games\|game]] is more fun than playing one you're already expert at.

	[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772632024000229 This study on self-directed neuroplasticity] provides a therapeutic mindfulness technique for increasing neuroplasticity called Awareness Integration Therapy, and these articles [https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-brain-plasticity-2794886][https://apolloneuro.com/blogs/news/how-to-increase-neuroplasticity-to-learn-new-things-and-boost-productivity][https://www.re-origin.com/articles/neuroplasticity-examples][https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.12050109][https://academic.oup.com/brain/article/134/6/1591/369496] give [[evidence]] and examples for now novelty-seeking increases neuroplasticity and improves mental health.		[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772632024000229 This study on self-directed neuroplasticity] provides a therapeutic mindfulness technique for increasing neuroplasticity called Awareness Integration Therapy, and these articles [https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-brain-plasticity-2794886][https://apolloneuro.com/blogs/news/how-to-increase-neuroplasticity-to-learn-new-things-and-boost-productivity][https://www.re-origin.com/articles/neuroplasticity-examples][https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.12050109][https://academic.oup.com/brain/article/134/6/1591/369496] give [[evidence]] and examples for now novelty-seeking increases neuroplasticity and improves mental health.

Fractalguy at 14:39, 22 January 2025

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	[[File:Variety-leads-to-neuroplasticity-spcie-of-life.jpeg\|thumb\|"Variety leads to neuroplasticity" by [[AI]]]]		[[File:Variety-leads-to-neuroplasticity-spcie-of-life.jpeg\|thumb\|"Variety leads to neuroplasticity" by [[AI]]]]
	The "[https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/65554-variety-s-the-very-spice-of-life-that-gives-it-all variety is the spice of life]" [[meme]] is especially pervasive because it really captures the essence of how [[wikipedia:Habituation\|habituation]] drives us to want to try new things. Something that has a high reward [[salience]] the first few times you do it quickly experiences [[wikipedia:Diminishing_returns\|diminishing returns]]. [[Happiness]] is maximized when we have a variety of things we enjoy doing, and also seek out and enjoy new experiences simply for their novelty.		The "[https://www.goodreads.com/quotes/65554-variety-s-the-very-spice-of-life-that-gives-it-all variety is the spice of life]" [[meme]] is especially pervasive because it really captures the essence of how [[wikipedia:Habituation\|habituation]] drives us to want to try new things. Something that has a high reward [[salience]] the first few times you do it quickly experiences [[wikipedia:Diminishing_returns\|diminishing returns]].<blockquote>''Neuroplasticity is a way of [[life]].''</blockquote>[[Happiness]] is maximized when we have a variety of things we enjoy doing, and also seek out and enjoy new experiences simply for their novelty.

	== Moderation and Addiction ==		== Moderation and Addiction ==

Fractalguy: /* Novelty Seeking in Practice */

2025-01-03T00:59:48Z

Novelty Seeking in Practice

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	* Convert to a new [[religion]] (or just learn its [[rituals]])		* Convert to a new [[religion]] (or just learn its [[rituals]])
	* [[Psychedelics]]		* [[Psychedelics]]
	The thought of undergoing multiple full [[religious]] conversions just for the neuroplasticity is a fun. Anyone who has tried it should report on the experience here.		The thought of undergoing multiple full [[religious]] conversions just for the neuroplasticity is a fun one. Anyone who has tried it should report on the experience here.

	== Generalized Enjoyment ==		== Generalized Enjoyment ==

Fractalguy: /* Maximizing Neuroplasticity */

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Maximizing Neuroplasticity

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	== Maximizing Neuroplasticity ==		== Maximizing Neuroplasticity ==
	Intentionally seeking variety helps the [[brain]] maintain [[wikipedia:Neuroplasticity\|neuroplasticity]], keeping the [[neural pathways]] open to learning throughout [[life]]. Practicing intentional novelty-seeking can make you [[addicted]] to variety, to the point where trying a new thing become easier and more rewarding than repeating old [[habits]]. Trying a new [[food]] is more appealing than even your favorite meal. Exploring new places is more exciting than vacationing in the same place every year. Learning a new game is more fun than playing one you're already expert at.		Intentionally seeking variety helps the [[brain]] maintain [[wikipedia:Neuroplasticity\|neuroplasticity]], keeping the [[neural pathways]] open to learning throughout [[life]].

			Practicing intentional novelty-seeking can make you [[addicted]] to variety, to the point where trying a new thing become easier and more rewarding than repeating old [[habits]]. Trying a new [[food]] is more appealing than even your favorite meal. Exploring new places is more exciting than vacationing in the same place every year. Learning a new game is more fun than playing one you're already expert at.

	[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772632024000229 This study on self-directed neuroplasticity] provides a therapeutic mindfulness technique for increasing neuroplasticity called Awareness Integration Therapy, and these articles [https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-brain-plasticity-2794886][https://apolloneuro.com/blogs/news/how-to-increase-neuroplasticity-to-learn-new-things-and-boost-productivity][https://www.re-origin.com/articles/neuroplasticity-examples][https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.12050109][https://academic.oup.com/brain/article/134/6/1591/369496] give [[evidence]] and examples for now novelty-seeking increases neuroplasticity and improves mental health.		[https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2772632024000229 This study on self-directed neuroplasticity] provides a therapeutic mindfulness technique for increasing neuroplasticity called Awareness Integration Therapy, and these articles [https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-brain-plasticity-2794886][https://apolloneuro.com/blogs/news/how-to-increase-neuroplasticity-to-learn-new-things-and-boost-productivity][https://www.re-origin.com/articles/neuroplasticity-examples][https://psychiatryonline.org/doi/10.1176/appi.neuropsych.12050109][https://academic.oup.com/brain/article/134/6/1591/369496] give [[evidence]] and examples for now novelty-seeking increases neuroplasticity and improves mental health.

Fractalguy: /* Novelty Seeking in Practice */

2025-01-01T21:17:48Z

Novelty Seeking in Practice

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	* Vary your exercise routine		* Vary your exercise routine
	* Vary the locations and types of activities you do with [[friends]]		* Vary the locations and types of activities you do with [[friends]]
			* Change up your [[music]] genres and playlists
	* Seek out new [[media]] instead of re-watching old favorites		* Seek out new [[media]] instead of re-watching old favorites
	* [[Reading List\|Read books]]!! Mix up the genres.		* [[Reading List\|Read books]]!! Mix up the genres.