neuroscience

Capitalism Chemistry or ‘Drug Use for Grown-ups’

Capitalism Chemistry or ‘Drug Use for Grown-ups’

Our capitalist language of minute gradations and improvised adjustments—of the plasticity of bodies and minds—places drugs in the service of economies of labor, production, and value.

Are You Paying Attention? ‘The Distracted Mind’

Are You Paying Attention? ‘The Distracted Mind’

Multi-tasking on your smart phone consumes too many resources, including memory, and can cause the system to "choke". Imagine what it does to your brain.

No ‘Idiot Brain’ Is an Island

No ‘Idiot Brain’ Is an Island

If you want the human brain explained to you, it's best to consult an amateur comedian.
‘Brain: The Complete Mind’ Stirs the Mind

‘Brain: The Complete Mind’ Stirs the Mind

Michael S. Sweeney’s Brain: The Complete Mind doesn’t delve into strange tales of human behavior. Nor does it focus on tips for improving mental activity. Brain has its own way of stirring the mind.