autopilot
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, autopilot has been mentioned in 2 episodes across 2 podcasts, first heard Sep 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB. Autopilot represents narrow, automated attention and reactive living; flourishing requires intentional pauses and relational attention instead.
A metaphor for automatic, habitual behavior patterns run by the brain without conscious thought.
| Mentioned in | 2 episodes on 2 podcasts (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Sep 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB |
| Field | Psychology, Neuroscience |
| Domain | behavior / attention |
What do podcasts say about autopilot?
2 quotes, recorded on John R. Miles and HUBERMAN LAB.
People use the concept of autopilot too much.
John R. Miles · · EpisodeYour brain runs those routines on autopilot… reinforce the same self-image… tethered to your old identity.
HUBERMAN LAB · · Episode
How do different shows talk about autopilot?
2 shows discussed autopilot in these episodes.
- John R. Miles — 1 episode
People use the concept of autopilot too much.
Daniel Coyle on BUILDING Teams That Flourish | Daniel Coyle - HUBERMAN LAB — 1 episode
Your brain runs those routines on autopilot… reinforce the same self-image… tethered to your old identity.
The Hidden Art Of Reinventing Yourself DR ANDREW HUBERMAN
Who talks about autopilot on podcasts?
autopilot came up; the most recent mention was Feb 2026 on John R. Miles.
What is autopilot mentioned alongside?
autopilot is most often mentioned alongside agency, Memory Reconsolidation and Sleep.
Mentioned together: agency, Memory Reconsolidation, Sleep, Personal growth / Growth, environment design, Self-doubt, Personal transformation, Identity, Self-esteem, movement