Unlock Brain Potential, Develop Meta-Brain

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In Part 3 - From Split-Brain, to Meta-Brain of my Introduction to Theory of Algorithms, I alluded to an innate ability in our gray and white matter to learn and change, adapt and grow over time. Researchers call it neuroplasticity. The brain, in other words, is not set in stone, but truly a living, evolving thing.

Dr. Matthew Bambling of the University of Queensland, Australia, believes that learning new things stimulates the brain and encourages it to rewire itself and change throughout life. By learning new activities our brain can develop new neural connections and thus alter its physical structure. “The brain is a remarkably flexible and dynamic organ responding structurally to everything we do, the old adage ‘use it or lose it’ might never be more true than for the brain,” he says.

Reference: Neuroscience Reveals the Secrets to Unlocking your Brain's Potential.

In brief, keeping our brains active throughout our lives is a hallmark of health and longevity.  From learning new subjects, to mindfulness meditation and community service, these things do our brain good.

In my article, I explain:

What is The Meta-Brain? It’s what I call the ability of our brain to examine itself, essentially to function as a mirror for itself.

The Meta-Brain is also able to reflect deeply on things. To see what lies below the surface, to see things that are not so visible or discernible.
 
Why is this important?

There will be people who prefer to stick with either Left-Brain or Right-Brain, whichever may be their preferred style. But to grasp, analyze and solve problems more effectively and fully, whether simple or complex, we have to develop our Cross-Brain and Meta-Brain. 

So as Theory of Algorithms aims to help us understand anything and everything, and solve any and all problems, we need not just to optimize our brain functioning, but also maximize its capacity.  There is reason to believe that we can.