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Big stats, human stories change attitudes about global issues

New research sheds light on the types of statistical and narrative evidence that are most effective at persuading people to pay attention to global issues. 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 the charge in […]

Published on March 13, 2019

It’s not your fault — Your brain is self-centered

You’re in the middle of a conversation and suddenly turn away because you heard your name. While this ‘cocktail party effect’ of turning our attention toward self-related stimulation is well-known, scientist don’t know if something similar happens inside our heads. By testing for ‘self-referential bias’ in working memory, researchers are starting to understand how our […]

Published on March 13, 2019

First evidence for necessary role of human hippocampus in planning

A team of scientists reports finding the first evidence that the human hippocampus is necessary for future planning. The findings link its long-established role in memory with our ability to use our knowledge to map out the future effects of our actions. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is […]

Published on March 12, 2019