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Reads tagged with “neuroscience”

Brainman: Inside the Mind of an Autistic Savant
Brainman: Inside the Mind of an Autistic Savant

What the circumference of a circle has to do with on-demand polyglotism.

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TED 2011: The Rediscovery of Wonder, Day Two
TED 2011: The Rediscovery of Wonder, Day Two

Redefining life, understanding consciousness, and why technology is humanizing education.

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The Belief Instinct: Exploring the Science of Spirituality
The Belief Instinct: Exploring the Science of Spirituality

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7 Essential Books on the Art and Science of Happiness
7 Essential Books on the Art and Science of Happiness

From Plato to Buddha, or what imperfection has to do with the neuroscience of the good life.

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The Mind’s Eye: How We Use Vision to Understand the World
The Mind’s Eye: How We Use Vision to Understand the World

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Moonwalking with Einstein: How to Hack Your Memory
Moonwalking with Einstein: How to Hack Your Memory

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5 Must-Read Books by TED 2011 Speakers
5 Must-Read Books by TED 2011 Speakers

What doodling has to do with the evolution of consciousness and the raw beauty of the Arctic.

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Synesthesia Spotlight: 3 Visualizations of Music
Synesthesia Spotlight: 3 Visualizations of Music

What Vivaldi has to do with motion graphics, John Coltrane and skyscrapers of color.

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The Tell-Tale Brain: The Neuroscience of Being Human
The Tell-Tale Brain: The Neuroscience of Being Human

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5 Essential Books and Talks on the Psychology of Choice
5 Essential Books and Talks on the Psychology of Choice

The psychology of spaghetti sauce and why too many jams make you lose your appetite.

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