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 | In the fractious debate on the existence of God and the nature of religion, two distinguished scientists radically alter the discussion. With a perspective rooted in evolutionary biology and a focus on brain science, in "God's Brain" renowned anthropologist Lionel Tiger and neuroscientist Michael McGuire elucidate perennial questions about religion: What is its purpose? How did it arise? What is its source? Why does every known culture have some form of it? ...> Full Article |
 | Business leaders can use what researchers have learned about the brain to manage their own brains and other people more effectively. "The brain advantage: Become a more effective business leader using the latest brain research" combines the latest brain research with insights from psychological studies of how people think, to show business leaders how to become even more effective decision-makers, communicators and change-agents. ...> Full Article |
 | What can happen when we lose our ability to sustain focus? In "Distracted," Maggie Jackson ponders our cyber-centric world and fears we're entering a dark age of interruption that will render us unable to think critically, work creatively or cultivate meaningful relationships. She offers insight on how to manage distraction and cultivate a more meaningful life. Inspired, people are "taking back focus" to create an environment conducive to deep connection and thought. ...> Full Article |
 | Psychologist urges critical thinking to cure 'primitive' notions ...> Full Article |
 | 'Quantum Gods' analyzes purported link between physics and cosmic consciousness ...> Full Article |
Researcher probes how people make decisions in his new book
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 | The human mind, far from being a highly efficient computer, is in fact the product of a bumpy evolutionary path, serving as a marvelous storage facility but operating as a shaky retrieval system ...> Full Article |
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