Brain Science For Writers 12/24/14

"Mensch mit Schutzgeist Panama Museum Rietberg RMA 803" by Photograph: Andreas Praefcke - Own work (own photograph). Licensed under Public Domain via Wikimedia Commons.


Top Pick:  How does the wealth of a society affect its religions? Thought provoking theory for worldbuilders to ponder.

Men are far likelier than women to experience accidental  injuries, as well as traffic collisions with =higher chance of death.Why is that?  Enter the Male Idiot Theory (MIT).

Is creativity genetic? (via Passive Guy)

Do women prefer to read about female characters?

What forms of creativity turn you on?



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Brain Science for Writers 12/17/14

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Top Pick:  The mind-bending effect of feeling two hearts.  Fascinating article about how our sensations of internal organs affect how we process emotions.  (via Linda Poitevin)

Poorer kids may be too respectful at school.

Why do friendlier people lead happier lives?

The power of cute. A good reason to look at cute puppies before proofreading...

You can boost your creativity by looking at art. (via Passive Guy)

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Brain Science for Writers 12/9/14

Echo and Narcissus.  John William Waterhouse [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons

Top Pick: Kids These Days Really Are More Egocentric. Interesting study on how narcissism correlates with economic hardship

Electric shock study suggests we would rather hurt ourselves than others.

How People’s Political Passions Distort Their Sense of Reality

How the Color Red Influences Our Behavior

The Google misery index: The times of year we’re most depressed, anxious and stressed

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Brain Science for Writers Roundup 12/2/14

 

Brain science for writers roundup is a compilation of psychology/neuroscience articles of interest to writers.

Top Pick:  Kindness boosts status in Some Cultures

Top Pick:  How your facebook updates reveal your personality.  I thought this was hilarious.

Want To Be More Creative? Don’t Sleep via Passive Guy

Do men read books written by female authors?

How doctors determine the moment of death.

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