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Inactive ingredients in pills and capsules may cause allergic, adverse reactions

The majority of oral medications available to consumers contain ingredients that can affect sensitive individuals. 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 pioneering Self-Enhancement Science for the Success of Society. With a […]

Published on March 13, 2019

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