Memories play a ubiquitous role in our emotional lives, both causing vivid emotional experiences in their own right and imbuing perception of the external world with emotional significance. Controlling the emotional impact of memories therefore poses a major emotion-regulation challenge, suggesting that there might be a hitherto unexplored link between the neurocognitive mechanisms underlying memory […]
Published on August 17, 2018
Persistence is central to outcomes across a range of domains: the harder you try, the further you get. Yet relatively little is known about the developmental origins of persistence. Here, we highlight key reasons for a surge of interest in persistence in infancy and early childhood. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David […]
Published on August 17, 2018
The weight room’s newest superhero doesn’t wear a cape, or even a stringer tank. It’s Meg Squats starring as the powerlifting grandma, who’s blowing minds and burying stereotypes one heavy rep at a time! Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future […]
Published on August 17, 2018