The MacArthur Foundation has awarded the 2006 MacArthur “Genius Grants” to 25 individuals for their “their creativity, originality, and potential to be significant contributors in their fields”. We are happy that some friends received the award, and that we will be able to interview them here, in this blog. How were they able to accomplish…
Read MoreWikipedia says “Recent studies suggest that Working Memory can be improved by working memory training (Klingberg et al., 2002)…Perhaps of greater importance, another study has found after a period of working memory training an increase in a range of cognitive abilities and an increase in IQ test scores of approximately 8%.” A search for “Torkel Klingberg”…
Read MoreSenia has a good post on the importance on learning the “jargon” of new fields of interest. Let’s review a few terms we have been or will be using often: Brain Fitness or Mind Fitness: the general state of good, sharp, brain and mind, especially as the result of mental and physical exercise and proper nutrition. Brain Fitness Program:…
Read MoreStephanie West Allen kindly alerted me of her blog on Neuroscience and the Legal Profession. There, I found her great post about the beautiful article “The Neuroscience of Leadership”, by David Rock and Jeffrey M. Schwartz. I encourage you to read the full article. Many Aha! insights, and a great survey of implications of cognitive…
Read MoreZack Lynch has posted a calendar of key Fall 2006 Neurotechnology events. Next one: 6th Annual Neurotech Leaders Forum, September 28–29, San Francisco. Zack writes “If you want to stay on the cutting edge of advancements in neurodevices, then don’t miss Cavuoto’s conference now in its’ sixth year.” James Cavuoto has been kind enough to extend…
Read MoreSandeep Gautam from the The Mouse Trap blog kindly referred me to a good article published a couple of days ago, The secret to staying sharp, which integrates some general good advice with a summary of the book The Seven Sins of Memory: How the Mind Forgets and Remembers, by Professor Daniel Schacter — the book…
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