Mindfulness program proves a secret weapon against post-traumatic stress

A new study evaluating the effectiveness of an eight-week program focusing on self-compassion and mindfulness found that it reduced symptoms of post-traumatic stress and improved quality of life and connectivity in parts of the brain that regulate emot… Continue reading Mindfulness program proves a secret weapon against post-traumatic stress

“Expanding hole” illusion tricks the brain into dilating the pupils

When you view the image above, does it look like black smear in the center is expanding? If it does, that means you’re like most people – and your brain may even think that you’re entering a tunnel, adjusting your eyes accordingly.Continue ReadingCateg… Continue reading “Expanding hole” illusion tricks the brain into dilating the pupils

Elon Musk Is Wrong. We Aren’t Living in a Simulation

A simulated apple can’t feed anybody, and other reality checks by a philosopher and a cognitive scientist. Continue reading Elon Musk Is Wrong. We Aren’t Living in a Simulation