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It's no wonder great writers swear by messy first drafts.
In this excerpt from "Playful," Cas Holman surveys the research that brought the neuroscience of play into the mainstream.
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Philosophy asks if free will is real. Neuroscience reveals why the answer is more complicated than we expected.
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In “Warhead,” neuroscientist and national security adviser Nicholas Wright explains how the brain navigates warfare and why it is our ultimate weapon (and instrument for peace).
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“No matter what their gods were, what they did for a living, what they wore, the songs they sang, everything varies except love, and everybody loves.”
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Daily habits can help you thrive or quietly turn into addictions. The difference is how your brain handles cues, routines, and rewards. Three experts explain how to work with your wiring instead of against it.
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Language is a huge part of human development, even the language we keep to ourselves. Three experts explain how words and beliefs can change our brains and our lives:
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You may actually be on the same wavelength.
Neuroscientist Rachel Barr shares her favorite books on the brain and how they shaped her approach to the field.
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Modern culture has made us feel like there’s no time to be patient. Sarah Schnitker’s lab at Baylor University is researching how this often-forgotten virtue could improve our overall well-being.
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A conversation with neuroscientist Erik Hoel about the future of consciousness research.
A universal signature could make surgeries safer — and help reveal what holds consciousness together.
These expert-recommended books try to answer the questions of consciousness, from its fundamental nature to its role in human experience and the natural world.
"For many people, the idea that consciousness is a set of tricks is offensive," the late philosopher told Big Think in 2012. "I think that's a prime mistake."
5-MeO-DMT may offer a practical way to access and study consciousness in its most basic form.
"Ordinary dreams are, perhaps, the clearest articulation of what it is like to be."
A conversation with Annaka Harris on shared perception, experimental science, and why our intuition about consciousness is wrong.
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Humans have always had religion. What does this say about our minds? Reza Aslan PhD, Lisa Miller PhD, and Rob Bell MDiv explain.
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“Because of the efficiency worship that we have developed in our industrial age, we are now seeing procrastination as a character flaw rather than what it is, a signal that is worth listening to.”
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“Anxiety is focused on things that are important to you in life. That is the key.”
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Your brain changes when you experience something, and it changes again when you remember it. Two neuroscientists explain what that means for memory, perception, and identity.
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Three doctors break down brain function, somatic awareness, and how to recover from bad experiences.
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How deep is your kink?