Does This Mean People Turned Off, Tuned Out and Dropped In?
A fascinating read, full article here.
Thursday, June 29, 2006
More in brain scans and the legal system
MRI tests offer glimpse at brains behind the lies
Interesting, but in its infancy so still subject to open skepticism I'd say.
Interesting, but in its infancy so still subject to open skepticism I'd say.
Bigotted brain
Detecting prejudice in the brain
Yep - just like the title - they're using the imaging to spot "hate-crime" - more or less.
Yep - just like the title - they're using the imaging to spot "hate-crime" - more or less.
Tuesday, June 27, 2006
You say alpha I say alfa
Chinese, English speakers handle math differently
This is an extremely interesting finding, especially in light of recent findings that math may be "pre-wired" in the brain just like language.
This is an extremely interesting finding, especially in light of recent findings that math may be "pre-wired" in the brain just like language.
Monday, June 26, 2006
Um...yea, like we didn't know that....
How to build a better brain
The article is about a policy paper for CA schools that basically says if you want to help your kids, have a good relationship with them and show them lots of love.
[heavy sarcasm]Really...[/heavy sarcasm]
The article is about a policy paper for CA schools that basically says if you want to help your kids, have a good relationship with them and show them lots of love.
[heavy sarcasm]Really...[/heavy sarcasm]
Friday, June 23, 2006
The "new" math
Math lessons get a makeover: New tools spark student interest, achievement in mathematics
I'm all for better math instruction - it's all Greek (or Arabic?) to me.
I'm all for better math instruction - it's all Greek (or Arabic?) to me.
A personal warning
Brain function and negative thinking linked to late-onset depression
My father is showing a lot of signs of late-onset depression. His profile fits this article pretty well.
My father is showing a lot of signs of late-onset depression. His profile fits this article pretty well.
Thursday, June 22, 2006
Dig those crazy sounds!
A neural mosaic of tones
A pretty cool imaging development. I wonder if we have the processing speed to image a symphony. Not a Philip Glass level piece of tonal garbage, but a real symphony (Beethoven) and be able to pinpoint how the brain processes the tones together.
A pretty cool imaging development. I wonder if we have the processing speed to image a symphony. Not a Philip Glass level piece of tonal garbage, but a real symphony (Beethoven) and be able to pinpoint how the brain processes the tones together.
Tuesday, June 20, 2006
"The drugs were also like a drug"
'Thirst for knowledge' may be opium craving
They say you can be addicted to learning - now we know why.
They say you can be addicted to learning - now we know why.
Thursday, June 15, 2006
I'll...never...make...it...
Challenge is in the eye of the beholder: A heavy burden can slant our world
Hmmm...so our perceptions are all different depending on our circumstances and mental states. My amazement knows no bounds.
Hmmm...so our perceptions are all different depending on our circumstances and mental states. My amazement knows no bounds.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
"Wet" interface
An adaptive interface for controlling the computer by thought
We come closer to a truly wired world every day.
We come closer to a truly wired world every day.
Tuesday, June 13, 2006
The sky is blue - part 4 (or so)
Erotic images elicit strong response from brain
This is such an obvious truth that it's almost painful to read. Why do you think theh porn industry is so large?
This is such an obvious truth that it's almost painful to read. Why do you think theh porn industry is so large?
Don't worry....Be happy!
UMHS Press Release: Hope I die before I get old?
Great report. Seems that as you age you acquire more emotional tools to help you interpret reasons for happiness. Teenagers are unhappy because they don't yet have the capacity for the long view of things, so momentary or temporary events that cause unhappiness are seen as long term, or even permanent.
Now if we could just get teenagers to actually understand this concept....
Great report. Seems that as you age you acquire more emotional tools to help you interpret reasons for happiness. Teenagers are unhappy because they don't yet have the capacity for the long view of things, so momentary or temporary events that cause unhappiness are seen as long term, or even permanent.
Now if we could just get teenagers to actually understand this concept....
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Hippocampus goes both ways
Amnesiac study offers insights into how working memory works
"Their findings, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, overturn the established view of the hippocampus and offers insight on how the brain forms and recalls memories by piecing together related bits of experiences."
Very, very cool. I love research that turns years of prior assumptions on their head.
"Their findings, published in the Journal of Neuroscience, overturn the established view of the hippocampus and offers insight on how the brain forms and recalls memories by piecing together related bits of experiences."
Very, very cool. I love research that turns years of prior assumptions on their head.
Me learn English!
Basque grammar in the brain
Enhancing a well know fact that brains are geared to understand language, this research focuses on word order and grammatical mistakes.
Enhancing a well know fact that brains are geared to understand language, this research focuses on word order and grammatical mistakes.
iPod learning
How the latest learning technology takes the rap
"The research seeks to develop a model for optimizing student learning -- taking the focus away from content delivery."
Basically they're putting learing into podcasts, but not really following any new theory of education, just doing the same old stuff using a new tool (podcasts).
"The research seeks to develop a model for optimizing student learning -- taking the focus away from content delivery."
Basically they're putting learing into podcasts, but not really following any new theory of education, just doing the same old stuff using a new tool (podcasts).
The Brain Master!
Master planners in brain may coordinate other areas' roles in cognitive tasks
Somewhat related to the prior post, but this one seems to have covered more areas besides navigation.
Somewhat related to the prior post, but this one seems to have covered more areas besides navigation.
I should have taken that left turn.....
Where we change our mind
The headline is misleading. It should read, where we make decisions when navigating a 3D wire-frame maze.
But, you know, details etc.
The headline is misleading. It should read, where we make decisions when navigating a 3D wire-frame maze.
But, you know, details etc.
Monday, June 05, 2006
Worse than it sounds
Number of children and teens treated with antipsychotics increases sharply
When I first read the title I was a bit skeptical, but the rise is apparently for rather severe psychotic episodes.
When I first read the title I was a bit skeptical, but the rise is apparently for rather severe psychotic episodes.
It's called a snit
Intermittent explosive disorder affects up to 16 million Americans
The description doesn't sound so much like a disorder as just somebody losing control for a little while. I had several episodes like those described in the article when I was younger - but none since I cared about and learned how to marshal my emotions.
Sorry - I just don't buy that it is a "disorder".
The description doesn't sound so much like a disorder as just somebody losing control for a little while. I had several episodes like those described in the article when I was younger - but none since I cared about and learned how to marshal my emotions.
Sorry - I just don't buy that it is a "disorder".
Well, color me EEGreen
FuturePundit: Rhythmic Light And Sound Raise IQ In ADD Kids
A very interesting series of articles on the same subject. I always thought that light/sound therapy stuff was bogus (Especially when Sharper Image started to market it in the early 90s) - guess I was wrong.
A very interesting series of articles on the same subject. I always thought that light/sound therapy stuff was bogus (Especially when Sharper Image started to market it in the early 90s) - guess I was wrong.
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