🧠 3rd Circuit – Cerebellum / Bird Brain The third circuit is located at the cerebellum and represents the “bird brain” or intellect circuit. It governs logic, planning, communication, and symbolic thinking. Key Points 1. The Bird Brain (Intellect Circuit) - Associated with the cerebellum - Focused on intellect, planning, logic, communication - Remembers the past and plans for the future 2. Over‑Reliance on Logic - Rejects anything that cannot be read, proven, or verified - Only accepts information from scientific journals, school, or official sources - Can become disconnected from direct experience or intuition 3. Symbolic Circuit - Known as the symbolic/logic circuit - Concerned with symbols, language, reasoning, and abstract thought - First appeared when early hominids separated from other primates 4. Stimulated By - Said to be activated by caffeine, cocaine, and other stimulants - These substances heighten focus, alertness, and mental activity 5. Third Dimension – Left/Right - Introduces the left–right dimension - Linked to dexterity, tool use, and handling objects - Supports more complex movement and coordination