The Science of Habituation: How Your Brain’s Filtering System Shapes Reality

Habituation allows the human brain to filter out constant stimuli, preventing sensory overload while focusing on new or critical information. While essential for survival, this neurological shortcut can also lead to the normalization of toxic environments and diminished joy in daily experiences.

Olivia Davis

February 23, 2026711 views

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Alexander Brooks4d ago

It is fascinating how this

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Aisha Diallo4d ago

It’s wild how our brains can just tune out a miserable office culture or a noisy neighborhood until we don't even notice the stress

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