Much To-Do About Nothing

The regions of the brain that become active during mind wandering belong to two important networks. One is known as the executive control system. Located mainly in the front of the brain, these regions exert a top-down influence on our conscious and unconscious thought, directing the brain’s activity toward important goals.

- Stop Paying Attention: Zoning Out Is a Crucial Mental State
by Carl Zimmer for Discover Magazine

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