It takes about 20 seconds of attention to learn with positive reinforcement, while negative is instant. This is because negative experiences are critical for su

It takes about 20 seconds of attention to learn with positive reinforcement, while negative is instant. This is because negative experiences are critical for survival. These same circuits get used for dealing with things that are unrelated to survival but still produce results the same way. When e.g. propaganda is used people learn that they can weild power this way, which they believe they need for survival. And mostly we err into this mode when our biochemistry isn't at 100%. It is simply irrationality spilling over.