Tag Archives: brain

Driving While Under the Influence of a Phone

Posted on 2016-03-15 by arjaybe

Imagine driving into town. Your cell phone beeps and you take the call on your hands-free headset. You’re flagged down by the police, fined, have your driving privileges revoked and your car impounded. That’s what they do when you drink … Continue reading →

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Does mental illness enhance creativity?

Posted on 2016-02-25 by arjaybe

Here’s another of my pet peeves: The pop psychology link between creativity and mental illness. It is so ingrained that it is assumed to be true, and its proponents are often struck dumb when you question it. If you ask … Continue reading →

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Cognitive Biases that Affect Decisions

Posted on 2015-09-17 by arjaybe

In my ongoing effort to remind myself of the ways I can get it wrong, I post this link to a useful infographic. I believe that one of our most important missions in life is to see past our biases … Continue reading →

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