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Guessing game: Response may bias understanding of future scenarios

Does previous experience bias a person in future estimations? Yes, researchers report, but only if the person engages their higher processing powers by responding, as opposed to simply observing. 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 […]

Published on March 14, 2024

The surprising effect of presence hallucinations on social perception

Neuroscientists have devised a way to alter our social perception and monitor specific types of hallucinations, both in healthy individuals and patients with Parkinson’s disease. The test, which is also available online, provides the medical community with a tool to monitor hallucination susceptibility. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on March 14, 2024

When a team is less than the sum of its parts: Tensions between individual and team wellbeing

Individual wellbeing doesn’t always add up to team wellbeing — but reflection and open communication can help. 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. […]

Published on March 14, 2024