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Why Cramming Doesn’t Work | The Future of the Mind

Scientists have found that there are two important genes, the CREB [cAMP response element-binding protein] activator (which stimulates the formation of new connections between neurons) and the CREB repressor (which […]

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Mind Meld Not Just for Vulcans Anymore | The Future of the Mind

Brain-to-brain interface would not only make haptic technology possible, it would also make possible an “internet of the mind,” or brain-net, with direct brain to brain contact. In 2013, [Dr. […]

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A Trek Through the Holodeck | The Future of the Mind

The Holodeck of the future might use a combination of two technologies. First, people in the Holodeck would wear internet contact lenses, so that they see an entirely new virtual […]

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Fishes and Lobes | The Future of the Mind

During the Prusso-Danish war in 1864, German doctor Gustav Fritsch treated many soldiers with gaping wounds to the brain and happened to notice that when he touched one hemisphere of […]

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DIY MRI? | The Future of the Mind

With increasing computer power, an MRI machine of the future might be the size of a cell phone. The raw data from this cell phone would be sent wirelessly to […]

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Belle Cora Pinterest Contest

In honor of Belle Cora, the story of a woman with many names and a life of scandal, love, and glamour, show us your extraordinary women! Pin a photo of your favorite […]

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The Year in Assholes

The Year in Assholes

The Year in Assholes By Aaron James AARON JAMES is the author of Assholes. He holds a PhD from Harvard and is Associate Professor of Philosophy at the University of […]

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The Light in the Ruins is a critical hit!

The Light in the Ruins is a critical hit!

Just a day after publication, the reviews for Chris Bohjalian’s retelling of the Romeo and Juliet story are already excellent! “The Light in the Ruins elucidates, haunts and raises moral […]

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Inferno: Already a Critical Hit!

Inferno: Already a Critical Hit!

Dan Brown’s new book is simply fantastic. But don’t take our word for it: “Jampacked with tricks…A BOOK-LENGTH SCAVENGER HUNT that Mr. Brown creates so energetically.” — Janet Maslin, The […]

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UPDATED! Friendfluence Makes Many Friends

UPDATED! Friendfluence Makes Many Friends

Gretchen Rubin, creator of The Happiness Project, states, “Reading about the importance of friendship [in FRIENDFLUENCE] will make you realize how important it is to find ways to keep your friendships strong.”

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