Brain hacking: using neurofeedback to master conflicting wills in your mind <!-- <![endif]--><center><iframe src=" frameborder="0" scrolling="no" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0" topmargin="0" leftmargin="0" allowtransparency="true" width="100%" onload="console.log('ad_leaderboard iframe loaded');"></iframe></center><!--[if ! I've written before about Moran Cerf -- celebrated neuroscientist , former military hacker , and good-guy bank robber -- who also happens to be a great storyteller. Moran Cerf: Hacking the brain ( Thanks, Moran!
Thinking like a genius: overview Thinking and recall series Problem solving: creative solutions "Even if you're not a genius, you can use the same strategies as Aristotle and Einstein to harness the power of your creative mind and better manage your future." The following strategies encourage you to think productively, rather than reproductively, in order to arrive at solutions to problems. Nine approaches to creative problem solving: Rethink! Exercise #2 illustrates how famous thinkers used these approaches. Exercise #1: illustrates applications of the nine approaches. Text of exercise:Nine approaches to creative problem solving: Rethink! Thinking and recall series Concentrating | Radical thinking | Thinking aloud/private speech | Thinking critically | Thinking critically | Thinking creatively | Mapping explanation | Make your own map I | Make your own map II | Thinking like a genius: Creative solutions | Famous thinkers | Selected thoughts
Illustrations Of Unusual And Rarely Spoken Words Recumbentibus—A knockout punch, either verbal or physical. The Irish illustration duo of James and Michael Fizgarald, or also known as The Project Twins, have come up with a series of illustrations that visually represent rarely spoken and heard of words. In their series called ‘A-Z of Unusual Words’, the meaning of the words have been visually defined in the form of a whimsical poster—which can be purchased on their website. Here are some of their ‘informative’ posters: Acersecomic—A Person whose hair has never been cut. Harmartia—The character flaw or error of a tragic hero. Jettatura—The casting of an evil eye Pogonotrophy—The act of cultivating, or growing and grooming, a mustache, beard, sideburns or other facial hair. Ostentiferious—Bring omens or unnatural or supernatural manisfestations. Scripturient—Possessing a violent desire to write. Ultracrepidarian—A person who gives opinions and advice on matters outside of one’s knowledge. Yonderly—Mentally or emotionally distant; absent-minded
The Harsh Truth: Why Men Love To "Save" Promiscuous Women Tabatha McGurr is a Brooklyn bred-writer currently residing in Bed-Stuy with her boo and dog Coco. She's been running to the Married To The Mob blog for the past six years. In her weekly column, she gives Complex readers insight into what today's young women really think about love, sex, and relationships. Growing up, I was always told by voices of reason that there was no such thing as “turning a hoe into a housewife,” but it’s amazing how many dudes are willing to put their pride and ego aside in hopes of rescuing the ideal woman. This sort of thing happens to ladies all the time—we come across a guy with an insatiable sexual appetite and mysterious persona and suddenly want to be the one to change him. Life isn’t a fucking song on the Take Care album. If you’re searching for someone you can “save,” then you’re in need of some salvation yourself. Some men are all about showing power through the display of exclusive shit: fancy clothes, flashy gadgets, and unattainable women.
Twitter Complainers in the Office: 3 Ways to Deal With Them Do you hate it when people complain? It turns out there's a good reason: Listening to too much complaining is bad for your brain in multiple ways, according to Trevor Blake, a serial entrepreneur and author of Three Simple Steps: A Map to Success in Business and Life. In the book, he describes how neuroscientists have learned to measure brain activity when faced with various stimuli, including a long gripe session. "The brain works more like a muscle than we thought," Blake says. Even worse, being exposed to too much complaining can actually make you dumb. But if you're running a company, don't you need to hear about anything that may have gone wrong? So, how do you defend yourself and your brain from all the negativity? 1. "My father was a chain smoker," Blake confides. You should look at complaining the same way, he says. 2. Sometimes getting distance isn't an option. "Try to get the person who's complaining to take responsibility for a solution," Blake says. 3.
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33 Mistakes Men Make While Having Sex (INFOGRAPHIC) Maybe you don’t know but women can handle your soft side. When it comes to personality you can be as soft as bloody filet mignon. But when we talk about bed time, your penis needs to be hard. That’s not up for discussion. And here is the list of the things you should not do once Its Majesty is up. Now, ladies, let’s be honest. Remember that the receiving process begins with the giving process. Click Here To Discover What Men Secretly Want, But They Could Never Tell You.
12 Historical Speeches Nobody Ever Heard For every speech, there are a bunch of versions that ended up on the writers' room floor. Here are 12 speeches that were written but, for a variety of reasons, never delivered. 1. “In Event of Moon Disaster” As the world nervously waited for Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin to land on the moon, Nixon speechwriter William Safire penned a speech in case the astronauts were stranded in space. The memo was addressed to H.R. Here's the text: IN EVENT OF MOON DISASTER:Fate has ordained that the men who went to the moon to explore in peace will stay on the moon to rest in peace.These brave men, Neil Armstrong and Edwin Aldrin, know that there is no hope for their recovery. 2. General Dwight D. Operation Overlord was a massive campaign—an invasion of 4000 ships, 11,000 planes, and nearly three million men. "Our landings in the Cherbourg-Havre area have failed to gain a satisfactory foothold and I have withdrawn the troops. 3. The people of Plymouth, Massachusetts wanted to celebrate. 4. 5. 6. 7.
How to Win a Street Fight: 14 steps Edited by Ben Rubenstein, Sasuke Sarutobi, Imperatrix, Josh W. and 114 others The aim of this guide is to help you to resolve a street fight or confrontation using simple, deliberate actions that enable you to survive and escape. But remember, defending yourself by fighting is should be your final resort after non-violent methods have failed. Ad Steps 1Be aware of your environment. 14Leave as fast as you can, before anyone can see you. Tips If you are fighting more than one opponent, attack the one closest to you first. Warnings Obtain a weapon if possible. Sources and Citations 5min - How to Street Fight 5min is a Videopedia for instructional videos. Article Info
Isn't That King David? Nope, It's Just Dave : Krulwich Wonders... Usually they're naked, ancient and stony. But all of a sudden, they could live next door. Photo and idea conception: Léo Caillard; Retouching: Alexis Persani The Paris-based designer Leo Caillard had, as he wrote me, "the idea conception" and took the photographs.
25 Things I Would Tell My 20-Year-Old Self post written by: Angel Chernoff Email Perhaps a little rough around the edges, this is the ‘no frills, no fluff’ advice I would give to my 20-year-old self if I ever got the chance to travel back in time. Life is significantly easier when you’re honest with yourself and others. Photo by: Kevin Dooley If you enjoyed this article, check out our new best-selling book. And get inspiring life tips and quotes in your inbox (it's free)...
Twenty-five Things to Know on Becoming a Teenager | Off-topic A family I know has a tradition of making a book when their children hit 13. Everyone writes a memory, or a piece of advice. I set down to write a list of 25 things that are *actually* true. Is there anything wrong here? Is there anything I'm missing? 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25.