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Neuroscience
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If the "self" is not real, then we are slaves to a billiard ball universe, trapped in a nihilistic nightmare in which we cannot change our fate.
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Could a theory from the science of perception help crack the mysteries of psychosis?
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For people with hard-to-treat depression, a non-invasive technique called transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) can provide relief.
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We are prone to false memories. One reason is that we are biased toward remembering tidy endings for events, even if they didn't exist.
There are hints that it could lead to new treatments for Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and other brain disorders.
In a psychedelic state, the relationship between your “narrative” and “minimal” selves seems to transform in unique ways.
Musical preferences are correlated with personality traits — and these connections are largely consistent across cultures and continents.
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Exercise neuroscientist Wendy Suzuki explains how your brain can age gracefully and optimally — and it starts with just a 10-minute walk.
Individuals and organizations can maintain a strong and enduring identity by repeatedly remaking themselves.
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Do humans share one consciousness? This psychologist says yes.
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Medical psychologist Catherine Monk explains how prenatal mental care benefits both mothers and babies.
Do you really need a monstrous upbringing to make monsters?