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Perception Box Brain Briefs

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The science of spirituality, and how it can change your brain

Humans have always had religion. What does this say about our minds? Reza Aslan PhD, Lisa Miller PhD, and Rob Bell MDiv explain.

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How to expand your influence, according to 2 experts

Your body language sends messages before your mouth does. Author Robert Greene and negotiation expert Daniel Shapiro PhD explain the key characteristics of nonverbal power and emotional presence that shape how others perceive you.

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How and why your memories shift over time, explained by neuroscience

Your brain changes when you experience something, and it changes again when you remember it. Two neuroscientists explain what that means for memory, perception, and identity.

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Trauma, healing, and your nervous system explained

Three doctors break down brain function, somatic awareness, and how to recover from bad experiences.

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