“Humans have more dopamine receptors than any other animal by brain weight. It provides energy, aggressiveness, and maybe even optimism. It suited the physical, experiential nature of our ancestors.” MindLanguageEvolutionEvolutionary PsychologyPsychoanalysisSchizophreniaDopamineAncient Mind Book:Footprints of Schizophrenia: The Evolutionary Roots of Mental Illness Source: Footprints of Schizophrenia: The Evolutionary Roots of Mental Illness
“We are no longer in that primitive state of mind. We have an expectation of survival and have conquered most of the obvious predators that plagued us day to day with our superlative contemplation skills born of language. We sit in our comfy heated houses while the snow flutters like butterflies around us and we bask in a feeling of general contentment.” MindPsychologyEvolutionBehaviorDopamineEvolutionary Psychopathology Book:Footprints of Schizophrenia: The Evolutionary Roots of Mental Illness Source: Footprints of Schizophrenia: The Evolutionary Roots of Mental Illness