Category: Neuroscience

Cognitive Biases and the Human Brain

Ben Yagoda writes “I am staring at a photograph of myself that shows me 20 years older than I am now. I have not stepped into the twilight zone. Rather, I am trying to rid myself of some measure of my present bias, which is the tendency people have, when considering a trade-off between two future moments, to more heavily weight the one closer to the present. A great many academic studies have shown this bias—also known as hyperbolic discounting—to be robust and persistent.” Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2018/09/cognitive-bias/565775/?utm_source=pocket&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=pockethits

 

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It’s a familiar problem: "Sitting in front of a computer not long ago, a tenured history professor faced a challenge that billions of us do every day: deciding whether to believe something on the Internet.

On his screen was an article published by a group called the American College of Pediatricians that discussed how to handle bullying in schools. Among the advice it offered: schools shouldn’t highlight particular groups targeted by bullying because doing so might call attention to “temporarily confused adolescents.”

Scanning the site, the professor took note of the “.org” web address and a list of academic-looking citations. The site’s sober design, devoid of flashy, autoplaying videos, lent it credibility, he thought. After five minutes, he had found little reason to doubt the article. “I’m clearly looking at an official site,” he said." Go to the source for more: http://time.com/5362183/the-real-fake-news-crisis/

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The Compassionate Brain

Dr. Rick Hanson presents a FREE eight-part video series—The Compassionate Brain—that explores effective ways to change your brain and heart and life.

In each interview, Dr. Hanson is joined by a world-class scholar/teacher, including Richie Davidson, Dan Siegel, Tara Brach, Dacher Keltner, Kelly McGonigal, Kristin Neff, and Jean Houston. They discuss different ways to use the power of neuroplasticity—how the mind can change the brain to transform the mind—to open the heart, build courage, find compassion, forgive oneself and others, and heal the world. Enroll here: The Compassionate Brain

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Buddha’s Brain: The Practical Neuroscience of Happiness, Love and Wisdom

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This Is Your Brain On Ads: How Media Companies Hijack Your Attention

How many ads have you encountered today? On this week’s radio show, we discuss the insidiousness of advertising in American media: This Is Your Brain On Ads: How Media Companies Hijack Your Attention

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The benefits of physical activity are more than muscle-deep. Moving your body builds and conditions your gray matter, making you smarter, happier, and more resilient.

Source: This Is Your Brain on Exercise

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A Photographic Optical Illusion That Will Bust Your Brain https://t.co/P4X4zF7phN via @Digg

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Google RankBrain: The Definitive Guide via @Backlinko https://t.co/10D5WBMy8x https://t.co/bh595LXb2m

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Chip in My Brain – This American Life https://t.co/DbDTT3oqhH @ThisAmerLife https://t.co/0kuJ1IpDc5

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Hidden Brain: the rise of the humble checklist

The simple “to-do” list may be one of humanity’s oldest tools for keeping organized. But checklists are also proving essential in many modern-day workplaces, from operating rooms to the cockpits of jumbo jets. This week, we explore the power of the humble checklist to help us stay on track and focus on what’s important, particularly when pressure is intense and the stakes are high. Source: Hidden Brain : NPR 

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Living in a City May Be Bad for Your Brain Health—But There’s One Trick That Can Help

A sound living environment is connected with a sound mind—and that’s exactly what can make cities such tough places to live. Source: Living in a City May Be Bad for Your Brain Health—But There’s One Trick That Can Help | Men’s Fitness

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11 links that will help your blog, business, and brain

Are you sick of me talking about how you need to use Pinterest for your blog and business? A huge part of using Pinterest easily/effectively is the Tailwind app – I LOVE IT. It allows you to schedule pins for months into the future; it’s truly ‘set it and forget it.’ Click here to try… Read more » Source: 11 links that will help your blog, business, and brain –

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How to Change Your Brain With Mindfulness

Mindfulness is having a moment. A trending moment, specifically: the hashtag #mindfulnessinamerica is currently trending on Twitter, thanks to the Mindfulness in America conference going on as these words are being typed. But even before Jewel and Anderson Cooper joined forces, meditation (and specifically mindfulness meditation) had become increasingly popular, thanks to apps such as Headspace and studies touting the lasting effects of mindfulness on the mind and body. But are these apps really as effective as serious meditation training? And do these studies’ findings have any basis in reality? Source: How to Change Your Brain With Mindfulness, With Daniel Goleman

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Your Smartphone is Designed to Hack Your Brain

Source: Your Smartphone is Designed to Hack Your Brain

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The Nourishing Relationship Between Nature and Your Brain

“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it… Source: The Nourishing Relationship Between Nature and Your Brain

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The Nourishing Relationship Between Nature and Your Brain

“I went to the woods because I wished to live deliberately, to front only the essential facts of life, and see if I could not learn what it… Source: The Nourishing Relationship Between Nature and Your Brain

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