Via Scoop.it – Philosophy and Science of Mind and Brain For decades, science has suggested that when people make decisions, they tend to ignore logic and go with the gut. But a psychological scientist has a new suggestion: Maybe thinking about logic is also intuitive.Via www.sciencedaily.com
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Via Scoop.it – Philosophy and Science of Mind and Brain New research indicates that glia cells are “the brain’s supervisors.” By regulating the synapses, they control the transfer of information between neurons, affecting how the brain processes information.Via www.sciencedaily.com
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People who meditate may be able to use their brain in ways others can’t to tune out distractions and focus on the present task at hand.
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