Novelty vs Survival: The Hidden Algorithm Running Your Life

Ep 128. Every day we’re flooded with information, decisions, patterns — the familiar and the ever-changing. As human beings our brains are wired to seek efficiency. We rely on our mental filters to process what’s known and ignore what’s novel, because novelty demands more energy. But this very wiring can make us vulnerable: when the environment shifts, when predators (literal or social) hide behind camouflage, our pattern-seeking mind can be tricked. True resilience comes when we learn not just to rely on the familiar, but to build self-regulation skills that let us step into flow, manage the extremes, and navigate both safety and disruption. Your mind isn’t only running algorithms of habit and assumption — you can shape the “biological software” by training your nervous system, managing novelty with ease, and turning your body’s built-in survival systems into assets instead of blind spots. If you’re ready to break free from autopilot, reclaim your intuition, and walk the line between order and chaos with purpose — you’re in the right place. Take care and walk well.Hey folks, let me know what you think about the Running Man Podcast. Let me know where you're from and how you are doing in your little part of the world! Support the showintro outro music for episodes 1 through 111 done by Jonathan Dominguez Rogue musician. He can be found on youtube at Lazyman2303. New musical intro and outro music created by Ed Fernandez guitarist extraordinaire.  To get in contact with Ed please send me an email at [email protected] and I will forward him the contact. Donations are not expected but most certainly appreciated. Any funds will go toward further development of the podcast for equipment as we we grow the podcast. Many thanks in advance. https://www.buzzsprout.com/2216464/support