Hi, Gleb - thanks for an informative and very timely post:)

I appreciate the clear and useful way you explain our current understanding of neuroscience.  I have read a few books, sat through a few workshops, and still struggle a bit getting a full sense of how all this works.  Your article has been very helpful and I really like the Autopilot/Intentional model:).

One important point you make is about the Autopilot system, which I am used to naming as the lizard brain:).   This system often gets short shrift and is downplayed as a very old and very simplistic system.  The examples used relate to the basic "Fight, Flight, and Fright" options used by our early ancestors to avoid being eaten.

However, as you state, the Autopilot system mostly gets it right and is essential for survival on occasion.   Maybe we need to give it a little more respect:)

Thoroughly enjoyed this post and have shared across my networks.

John