Tag Archives: brain

Near Death Experience

Posted on 2012-09-28 by arjaybe

See also parts two and three. The brain is an amazing organ, or collection of organs, depending on one’s point of view. It all seems to work together as one, but it is composed of many different subsystems. Neurologists have … Continue reading →

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Synesthesia

Posted on 2012-09-16 by arjaybe

Have you ever heard orange? Or tasted triangular? Those are a couple of examples of a psychological phenomenon called synesthesia. That’s when one form of perception produces another. For example, sounds might make a synesthete see colors as well. The … Continue reading →

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Comeuppance and Placebo

Posted on 2012-08-22 by arjaybe

Humans have an instinct for comeuppance. It’s in the striatum, the part of the brain that processes rewards. So, getting revenge or giving punishment is strongly associated with personal reward. No wonder we relish it so. It is a delicious … Continue reading →

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