Neuroscience in Society

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Neuroethics Asks the Difficult Questions
Neuroscience has a profound ability to alter society, but who makes sure it changes society for the better?
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Finding the Heartbeat of Human Creativity in the Brain
Jazz musician Pat Metheny and neuroscientist Charles Limb find a common note in the keys of improv.
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The Future of Neuroscience
The next generation of neuroscientists reflect on the future of brain science.
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  • 5 min
How Poverty Shapes a Child's Mind and Brain
A growing body of research now shows that poverty changes the way children’s brains develop, shrinking parts of the brain essential for memory, planning, and decision-making.
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Should Teachers Learn Neuroscience?
Educators may be able to take a different perspective if they understood a bit more of the neuroscience behind learning.
  • Psychology Today
Nomophobia: The Fear of Being Without a Mobile Phone
Even light phone users get anxious when their mobile device is taken away for a short time.
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  • 3 min
Technology Makes Us Bigger
Every day, technology helps us wake up, get ready for the day, and remember everything on our to-do list. But is our constant reliance on technology hurting our brains?
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  • 4 min
Finding Success Through Failure
What can we learn from failure and why is it important?
  • Kyoto University
How Does Income Affect Childhood Brain Development?
Have you wondered the impact socioeconomic status can have on children's developing brains?
  • TED
Death Knell for Trigger Warnings?
While trigger warnings may seem helpful, research shows this may not be the case.
  • Inside Higher Ed
Seeing Culture in Our Brain
Our culture affects what we eat, what we wear, and what language we speak. However, where we grow up in the world may also affect certain aspects of how our brains work.
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  • 4 min
How Neuroscience Informs (Behavioral) Economics
With insights from neuroscience, behavioral economics research seeks to understand why people are often predictably irrational when it comes to economic decision-making.
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  • 4 min
Suicide in America
Suicide is the tenth leading cause of death in the U.S. And, the rate is increasing.
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