RAS - Reticular activating system

RAS - Reticular activating system

Mind & Truth

29/04/2018 11:49AM

Episode Synopsis "RAS - Reticular activating system "

The Reticular Activating System (RAS) is a bundle of nerves at our brainstem that filters out unnecessary information so the important stuff gets through. The RAS is the reason you learn a new word and then start hearing it everywhere. It’s why you can tune out a crowd full of talking people, yet immediately snap to attention when someone says your name or something that at least sounds like it.

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