Neuroscience and psychology aren't easy subjects to wrap one's mind around (sorry, couldn't resist) but thanks to several recently published books it's never been easier to understand generally than now. Authors like Steven Johnson and Daniel Levitin, for example, have taken sections of these very complex and specialized fields, explained them for the lay person, and summarized key recent developments - of which there are many - in ways that can inform and inspire other endeavours. We're learning some remarkable things about how the brain functions - such things as how we understand music, what role the mind plays in relationships and sex, what makes us happy (or not), and simply how we navigate everyday life. Here are a few overview titles from the past year that I can recommend to the curious: - This Is Your Brain on Music by Daniel Levitin - The Stuff of Thought by Steven Pinker - Sex on the Brain by Daniel Amen - Mind Wide Open by Steven Johnson - Happier by Tal Ben-Shahar
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2007
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The Buddha in Mind Su Dongpo(a famous Chinese poet in Song Dynasty (960--1279)) and Foyin are good friends. Once when they sat looking at each other, Dongpo asked Foyin, “What have you seen?” ...
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2007
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The way you think and feeling about your life which includes your confidence and expectation about your ability has decided every move you'll take.In this world,what you can only take control is your ...
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04-21
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When it comes to man and horse, there is none other more astounding than horse whisper Lorenzoknown as the Flying French Manwhose panache for showmanship and seemingly telepathic communication with hi...
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04-15
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image source: Neopixx If you made the wrong choice, are you smart enough to change your mind? Cognitive dissonance is when something you believe is true conflicts with something that you know is true....
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03-14
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Yes, you read that correctly. I’ve been thinking about this for quite some time and have come to the realization that despite what many self improvement gurus and personal development experts say, you...
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02-18
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How many thoughts do we have a day? Some studies have placed the number at 50000, others as high as 80000.But the most shocking thing: most of these thoughts are negative, repetitive, and serve no rea...
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04-18
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Here´s one very simple yet potentially lifechanging advice I first heard from Brian Tracy. Cut down on the tv at night by just one hour. Instead use that hour to read books that could improve your lif...
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04-18
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Have you ever heard of DMAE? When you think of energy supplement, hangover cure, or mood and skin enhancer is this the supplement that comes to mind? Perhaps it should. DMAE is an organic compound....
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04-13
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Summer is approaching my neck of the woods, so plans for vacation travel will soon be underway. One thing I've noticed lately is that airlines are getting more particular about their luggage rules and...
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04-10
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A man goes to the doctor saying “Doc, I have a problem: I can’t make any decision. I’m always in doubt. Or… hmm.. am I?”I’m a smart guy. Really. I graduated from top European universities, with impres...
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