The Polymath Project | Exploration of Diverse Disciplines | Day 1

 Welcome to my journey to become a polymath!

For those unfamiliar with the term, a POLYMATH is an individual who has extensive knowledge and expertise in multiple fields. Throughout history, polymaths have been revered for their ability to connect seemingly disparate disciplines and make groundbreaking discoveries.

In today's rapidly changing world, I believe that becoming a polymath is not only possible but necessary. With the abundance of information and resources available at our fingertips, we have the opportunity to explore and learn about a wide range of subjects and industries. By developing a broad and interconnected understanding of the world, we can better navigate the challenges and opportunities that come our way.

Through this blog, I will be sharing my daily experiences and insights as I embark on this journey to become a polymath. I will be exploring a diverse range of topics, from science and technology to art and literature, and sharing my thoughts and observations along the way.

Power of Smell:

Emotional Power of Smell

• Smell is a pure emotional sense #1

  -- evokes immediate emotional responses
• Smell is unlike vision or hearing #2

  -- Hearing = recognition precedes evaluation

  -- Smell = triggers an emotional response

  -- Happens before identifying the source of the smell

  -- Odors can affect mood, state, and emotions

 

Smells and Brainwaves

• Smells and Brain #1

  -- Different odors can cause changes in brainwaves

  -- Lavender increases alpha waves = relaxation

  -- Jasmine increases beta waves = alertness.

  -- Odors can influence wakefulness, alertness, and relaxation
• Strong smells trigger conscious biases #2

  -- strong individual variation in how people respond

  -- Emotional associations with smells comes into play

  -- previous experiences can influence the impact of odors
• Low smells are unconscious #3

  -- low levels of odor that are not consciously recognized

  -- changes our brainwaves without us knowing

  -- can impact individuals in subliminal ways

  -- affecting the emotions and states without conscious awareness

Overcoming Negative Associations and Taste and Smell

• Individuals can learn to like smells #1

  -- initially induced emotional responses can be overwritten

  -- Using experience, social factors, or cognitive reasons

  -- Example = cigarette smoke or coffee

  -- bitterness overridden through cognitive processes
• Taste and smell are closely related #2

  -- smell plays a significant role in how we perceive taste

  -- Holding the nose while eating can diminish the taste

  -- Smell = smell that comes from outside the nose

  -- Taste or retronasal smell = smells that come through the mouth

  -- Taste = a form of synesthesia

  -- one sense (smell) is misperceived as another (taste)

The more you know, the more you realize you don't know.

The road ahead is full of twists and turns, and I can't wait to see what lies ahead!

Keep reading. Keep thinking.
Set Big Hairy Audacious Goals.

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