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However, the challenge arises from the fact that the chimp's instincts are not always in sync with contemporary societal demands. The environment we inhabit today is vastly different from the wild, and this can lead to conflicts between our emotional impulses and our rational thoughts.
The Role of Habits
In addition to the chimp and human, our minds contain a "computer," which represents our habits. These habits, if properly programmed, can help bypass the chimp's knee-jerk responses and enable automatic decision-making. By developing constructive habits, we can maintain better control over unnecessary emotional reactions.