Christoff et al. [1] reject our family-resemblances framework for mind-wandering research [2] and instead seek to characterize mind-wandering with a necessary defining feature. As an example, they point to their ‘dynamic framework’ [3] that defines mind-wandering as thoughts that ‘proceed in a relatively free, unconstrained fashion.’ We outline three primary points of disagreement with their […]
Published on September 14, 2018
The recent surge of scientific research into mind-wandering has occurred amidst a definitional haze. ‘Mind-wandering’ has been used to refer to a wide range of mental phenomena, from attentional lapses to purposeful, task-unrelated planning; from free-flowing thought and creative idea generation to highly constrained, perseverative rumination. Should we continue to group these disparate phenomena under […]
Published on September 14, 2018
If you’re concerned about your blood sugar level getting too high (and have cut down on carbs to keep it low) some new research will be nothing but good news. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads […]
Published on September 14, 2018