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Why the best time to solve problems might be the middle of the night

Fast Company Tech

They helped me generate article ideas or navigate complex, ambiguous problems. Salvador Dali and Albert Einstein famously used hypnagogia, this semi-lucid sleep state, to solve creative problems. Its a quieter time for our brain, says Katherine Green, the medical director of sleep medicine at UCHealth in Aurora, Colorado.

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This is how to rewire your brain in less than a day according to a neuroscientist

Fast Company Tech

He is the founder and director of The Center for Healthy Minds at the University of Wisconsin-Madison , where he conducts groundbreaking research on emotions and the brain, as well as meditation and contemplative practices. You shared that: our brains are constantly being shaped, wittingly or unwittingly. Its a learnable skill.

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Your Brain On Good Stories: Why Storytelling Matters For Nonprofits

TechImpact

Your brain loves a good story. There is a distinct chemical reaction that happens in one’s brain when they’re reading a compelling or interesting story. According to this study, the amount of Oxytocin the brain actually produces effectively predicted how willing people were to help others. The formula.

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This is your brain on stories

Hands on Fundraising

The next problem: how would we get there? The post This is your brain on stories appeared first on Hands-On Fundraising. None of the theaters nearby were showing it – yet. But my friends and I were determined. We located a theater 40 minutes away. My parents couldn’t give me the car that […].

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Elon Musk trots out pigs in demo of Neuralink brain implants

The Verge

Elon Musk’s brain-machine interface company Neuralink showcased a pig outfitted with the company’s device, at an event livestreamed on YouTube. One pig, Gertrude, had a device recording signals from an area of the brain linked to her snout. Merging human brains with AI is why Musk wants to create the devices.

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LinkedIn’s new game, Zip, is here to challenge your brain

Mashable Tech

LinkedIn is expanding its casual gaming lineup with Zip , a new puzzle designed to challenge problem-solving skills. The objective is simple: connect numbers in order by drawing a path through the grid while ensuring every cell is used. Following the success of Queens and Tango , Zip offers a faster, more accessible experience.

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A guide to the “Platonic ideal” of a Negroni and other handy tips

Ars Technica

Not being in kitchens anymore, I thoughtthis is a way to keep that little flavor part of my brain engaged," Peterson told Ars. "I I was doing problem sets all day. OK, my brain is meltingI need a completely different thing to do. It was my escape to the sensory realm. 'OK,

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