By: Aditya Shukla, Cognition Today
This mode gives us mind-wandering, but it gives us creative insights. It is activated when we are doing mundane things. That's when the brain processes a lot more and gives us smart ideas.
It is triggered by important and novel stimuli. And it also integrates emotions, thoughts, and sensory input. This mode switches on another powerful mode of thinkingl
This circuit in the brain does the main active thinking - decision-making, focused thinking, problem-solving. It is responsible for actual thinking time. Important stimuli trigger the salience network, which triggers this one.
A specialized circuit in the brain is responsible for multi-tasking and doing complex activities like coding or ideation in a brain-storming session. This mode is like a "boost" that gets activated when we are under pressure.
The brain hasn't forgotten about motivation and goals. This circuit in the brain keeps the brain on track with the goals you've chosen. It is responsible for brining attention to toward the specific goals you've set.