Posts Tagged ‘altruism’
Virtual “Brain Games” roundtable: Why we can, and SHOULD, train our brains
In preparation for the new season of National Geographic’s Brain Games, starting this Sunday February 14th, their producers asked us to participate in a virtual roundtable around this thought-provoking question: Do you think individuals can train their brain to respond in a particular way to certain situations, or do you think our brain’s innate “startle response”…
Read MoreCan video games inspire altruism?
(Editor’s Note: we are pleased to bring you this article thanks to our collaboration with Greater Good Magazine). Gaming for Good Research suggests that games like Lemmings, where the goal is to help others, inspire real-life acts of altruism. — By Kyle Smith For years, video games have been linked to aggression and violence, with researchers and…
Read MorePlaying the Blame Game: Video Games Pros and Cons
Here are some information on Video Games Pros and Cons.
Read MoreBrain and Cognition Expert Contributors
As you have probably noticed, a growing number of Expert Contributors are writing in our blog, so that we can collectively discuss the latest research and trends on cognitive and brain health, and the implications of brain research in general for our everyday lives. If you haven’t done so already, make sure to subscribe to our…
Read MoreThe Power of Mindsight-by Daniel Goleman
Daniel Goleman requires no introduction. Personally, of all his books I have read, the one I found most stimulating was Destructive Emotions: A Scientific Dialogue With the Dalai Lama, a superb overview of what emotions are and how we can put them to good use. He is now conducting a great series of audio interviews…
Read MoreLifelong Learning and New Neurons in Adults
Very interesting new study, Critical Period Plasticity of Adult-Born Neurons, published in the journal Neuron by a team of Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine researchers. The press release New Adult Brain Cells May Be Central To Lifelong Learning contains a good summary (the bold format is mine): “The steady formation of new brain cells in…
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