The Psychology of Time – Philip Zimbardo

By Eric on Thursday, July 30, 2009
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“‘Stanford University psychologist Philip Zimbardo explains how personal concepts of time can affect psychological behavior.”

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Malcolm Gladwell on the Beatles – Prodigies or Not?

By Eric on Friday, July 24, 2009
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“Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell uses The Beatles as an example to question the existence of genuine musical prodigies. He attributes a large measure of the band’s success to the experience they gained while playing as the house band for a strip club in Hamburg, Germany.”

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Is Technology Changing Our Brains? – Dacher Keltner

By Eric on Wednesday, July 22, 2009
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“‘When you look at the literature of human adaptation, what we know is that we are these amazingly exquisite communication instruments,’ says UC Berkeley psychology professor Dacher Keltner. He fears excessive dependence on technology is “depriving” humans the opportunity to properly develop communication skills.”

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Idea Framing, Metaphors, and Your Brain – George Lakoff

By Eric on Wednesday, July 8, 2009
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“UC-Berkeley Linguistics Professor George Lakoff discusses how idea framing and metaphors contribute to shaping the way we think.”

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Overcoming Uncertainty – Jonah Lehrer

By Eric on Wednesday, June 10, 2009
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“Author Jonah Lehrer explains why, whether when buying cereal or investing in stocks, people can become paralyzed when faced with too much information. He explains that indecision often leads to “catastrophic consequences,” and sometimes it is simply best to act on instinct.”

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Speaking Out on Mental Health Care – Joe Pantoliano

By Eric on Wednesday, May 27, 2009
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“Actor Joe Pantoliano explains how he became an advocate for mental health care after being refused medical insurance to treat his depression.”
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Political Rhetoric, Explained – Steven Pinker

By Eric on Wednesday, May 20, 2009
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“Psychologist Steven Pinker explains why political rhetoric often tends to be vague, empty, and bland.”

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