Antonio Damasio on What Makes ‘Me’, Me
A neuroscientist comments on the vital role of emotions and feelings, rather than disembodied rationality, in our survival.
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life Articles in May, 2010
Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life published the following articles in May, 2010.
Why We Lie to Ourselves: The Roots and Recollections of Self Deception
You don’t ever deceive yourself, do you? Of course not! Me neither.
Inspiration Goes Both Ways
To be inspired, we must always be open and receptive to (ready to “take in”) the creative energies that might infuse and influence us. But inspiration is more than just the “in” side.
Being No One – Neuroscience Disproves the Self?
What does modern neuroscience have to say about our sense of self? Is there really any permanent, essential self to us at all?
Life Without the Tube
If life without television means we spend more time talking to one another, should we really go ahead and get it fixed?
What’s It All About? The Pursuit of Understanding…
In the end, all of our quests for ultimate understanding necessarily relegate us to metaphor. And over the years I’ve been exposed to many different explanatory metaphors.
What’s in a Dream?
Are dreams merely the result of random firings of our brains’ neurons, or do they contain powerful messages from the deepest recesses of our unconscious mind?