We have more than five senses, and some of these senses are bizarre. Typically we use our bizarre senses for situational awareness or speedreading or some other cool skills. But in other cases like vertigo, they may interfere with whatever we are trying to do and we may need to tone them down. For more …
Nootropics: simple chemical solutions to complex psychological challenges
Nootropics have a very interesting offer: a pill that helps solve hard issues. If it sounds too good to be true, you are probably correct. I suggest using whatever help you can get without side effects, yet not relying on it completely. For this article, you can read more here, here, here, here, here, here, …
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Superlearner story: Dr Sophia’s medical student and intern
Dr Sophia reached me when she was a medical student, almost 10 years ago. She is now a respected doctor in her field, and occasionally we talk about her progress. This a story of small struggles and big achievements. As Dr Sophia put it in her own words: I did not achieve immediate success on …
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Better brains
We kind of want better brains: more creative and with better memory. In my courses, I teach improving the brain power via simple training routines. This path is definitely safe and effective, yet it may be combined with other cool options with some remarkable results. Here I want to discuss some alternative approaches. For more reading, …
Aging: wisdom or depression?
There are multiple proverbs dealing with aging. Getting older sucks. Older people are wise. Smart people are depressed. So, which is it? Every year we mark the passing of time on our birthday and on New Year’s Eve. Should we be content, should we worry, maybe both? Here I want to focus on processing of …
Forgiveness or sublimation as a new years resolution
Typically for the new year, I try to present an article dealing with empowerment. Here I want to talk about forgiveness and sublimation as tools of personal empowerment. I do not want to claim that everything can and should be forgiven. However, once we forgive we tend to become stronger, more in control. More reading …
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Longterm memory: lifestyle choice (sleep hacking, nootropics, NLP)
Suppose you want to remember something for a very long time. How do you ensure memorization? There are many methods, which can be roughly divided into three categories: reviewing the notes (revisiting), actively using (speedwriting), and lifestyle choices (sleep, food, …). Here I want to deal with the lifestyle element. It is really simple to …
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Can Hydration Affect Academic Performance?
This scholarly examination explores the potential correlation between hydration and academic performance. Drawing from diverse research studies, the article investigates the influence of water intake on cognitive function. Combining neural science with practical applications presents an analysis of hydrogen’s role in academic success, offering insights for maintaining optimal hydration levels during study sessions. The article …
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Applications of AR in Medicine: Diagnostics, Planning, Training, and Operations
The integration of augmented reality (AR) technology has rapidly transformed various industries, including gaming and entertainment. However, its potential extends far beyond mere entertainment. In recent years, the medical field has begun harnessing the power of AR, revolutionizing diagnostics, planning, training, and even actual surgical procedures. This blog explores the applications of augmented reality in …
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Brain mapping
How well did we map the human brain? Do we really know the real role of each brain part? The truth is pretty complex. We definitely know a lot of details. Like certain pieces of the puzzle that show the underlying image, but not all of it. Once in a while, there is huge progress …