Part 1: The $10 in Your Wallet: Why We Hate 'Surprise'
This is Part 1 of our series. In this episode, we introduce the Free Energy Principle, a core theory from neuroscience. We break down how your brain acts as a "prediction machine" that is fundamentally wired to minimize "surprise" (or entropy). We'll use the example of finding $10 in your wallet to show how this explains why we prioritize immediate, predictable needs (like coffee or parking) over abstract goals. This lays the foundation for understanding all human behavior—including a donor's.