Observe things in everyday life and start noticing their biology association. Ask yourselfquestions. Why am I so attracted to high sugar soft drinks and sweets? The answer may be
found in the distant past of human evolutionary history where high energy foods were relatively
rare. It is likely that human brains evolved to “tell” their bearers to gorge on high energy foods
when available.
Nowadays, high energy sources of food are common. Yet your brain still tells you to gorge on
these energy sources. The consequences of this overindulgence may range from relatively
benign tooth decay to life threatening obesity.
Biologists are keen observers. Observations lead to questions. Questions invite explanations
and trigger the imagination. Train yourself in the biologist’s mindset and you will excel.
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