Marcus Aurelius and How to Cope with Anxiety
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Donald J. Robertson— When Marcus Aurelius was acclaimed emperor, in 161 CE, his first act was to insist that the Senate confer the same powers on his adoptive brother, who… READ MORE
Tag: behavioral psychology
The Future of Brainwashing in Neuroscience and Social Media
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Joel E. Dimsdale— Twenty-first century brainwashing researchers will also exploit the capabilities of a very different area—social media. Recall how governments seized upon pharmaceutical developments in obstetrics and used those… READ MORE
Why Be “Nudged” Toward Better Decisions?
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Read the profile of Cass Sunstein in the May 2014 issue of The Atlantic! Follow @CassSunstein From last minute impulse buying at the grocery store to the way we treat the… READ MORE
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