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Neuroeconomics: Making Big and Small Decisions

Behind every economic decision you make is a host of biases, hormone fluctuations, and firing neurons.

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Using Neuroscience to Fight Solitary Confinement in Court and in Print

Jules Lobel has spent years using neuroscience studies in court to argue and prove that solitary confinement should be considered cruel and unusual punishment.

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Understanding the Effects of Solitary Confinement on the Brain

Robert King spent 29 years in solitary confinement for a crime he didn’t commit. He was freed in 2001 when a court reversed his conviction — but the effects of his isolation linger.

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How Stress Alters the Brain and Behavior

Huda Akil, professor of psychiatry at the University of Michigan, explains the many ways that the stress of chronic isolation, especially solitary confinement, affects the brain and behavior.

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The Impact of Isolation on the Brain

Richard J. Smeyne discusses recent research that reveals how solitary confinement can cause physical damage to the brain.

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Making It Visible: Neuroscience Shines a Light on Solitary Confinement

As social animals, our health depends on interactions with others. If placed in isolation, without those connections, our physical and mental health take a hit.