Thought

Digital Fire: At War With Ourselves

Russell C. Smith | Posted 05.29.2012

Russell C. Smith

Maybe the real issue with learning how to reinvent oneself is the simple fact we really don't know how we formed our identity in the first place.

Neuroscience, Meet Conceptual Art

Carl Schoonover | Posted 05.25.2011

Carl Schoonover

In making the case for the raw aesthetic appeal of neuroscience data, I focus on the powerful ideas that have given us this striking visual vocabulary.

Our Thoughts Are Too Small

Tom Morris | Posted 11.17.2011

Tom Morris

Our thoughts are too small. And as a result, our actions are too small. Most of us have our typical thoughts, imaginations, and decisions produced and...

What Really Matters?

Eliezer Sobel | Posted 11.17.2011

Eliezer Sobel

Which weighs more on the What Really Matters scale, a life of selfless, loving service to loved ones, or a couple of published books? How do we measure the value of our time?

What is Philosophy? It's Not About Beards and Togas

Tom Morris | Posted 11.17.2011

Tom Morris

This week, The New York Times launched a new online commentary called "The Stone," where academic philosophers, professors at our colleges and univers...

Choking on Thought

Jim Randel | Posted 05.25.2011

Jim Randel

Our brain is divided into two parts: the rational, analytical side. And, the instinctive, emotional side. For hundreds of years philosophers and sc...

Why Sleeping On It Helps

World of Psychology | Posted 11.17.2011

We're often told, "You should sleep on it" before you make an important decision. Why is that? How does "sleeping on it" help your decision-making pro...

Does Law of Attraction Work for Getting Clientele?

Karen Luniw | Posted 05.25.2011

Karen Luniw

I always like to say 'garbage in, garbage out' which illustrates the negative side. Instead, let's rephrase and live 'sparkling pure potential in -- sparkling pure potential out'.

Why the "Right Brain" Idea is Wrong-Headed

Joseph LeDoux | Posted 11.17.2011

Joseph LeDoux

Talking about the right brain as the way of the future is a step backwards to a time when intuitive impressions about the brain were all we had.

Eight Things Parents Can Do -- Immediately, Easily!

Robert Rose | Posted 11.17.2011

Robert Rose

Some intellectuals tend to think they can detach themselves from their emotions and think purely and more clearly. Dangerous.