Message #49744

[Jitendra Hydonus]

However this is what I’ve found about my own mind and consciousness, Im often on auto pilot;

Human Autopilot

In humans, autopilot mode occurs when the brain performs tasks without conscious attention, allowing routine actions to run efficiently while freeing mental resources for other tasks. Examples include driving a familiar route, scrolling a phone, or showering while thinking about something else. This process involves a shift from conscious, effortful control to automatic, habit-like behavior, primarily managed by the sensorimotor striatum and basal ganglia. It enables faster, more efficient actions but can be risky, as in highway hypnosis or drowsy driving, which have been linked to thousands of accidents annually.