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Monthly Archives: October 2011
Faith and The Brain: Newberg Interview
PBS Religion and Ethics Weekly story on Faith and the Brain: Scientists have long found an association between relaxation and health. Now there is growing evidence that spiritual practices have a beneficial and measurable effect on the brain. In his … Continue reading
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The Future of Neurotheology
Andrew Newberg offers a guest editorial on Science and Religion Today on the future of Neurotheology
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Brain rhythms are key to learning
MIT news release indicate a new study from MIT neuroscientists finds that brain waves shift frequency as a new task becomes routine.
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Mary Gordon recieves Manning Award for Innovation
Roots of Empathy Founder Celebrated as Social Innovator: Innovation comes in many forms and this year, for only the third time in its 30-year history, the Ernest C. Manning Awards Foundation has recognized social innovation, placing a spotlight on the contribution … Continue reading
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Steve Pinker Interview Decline of Violence
Gareth Cook interviews neuroscientist Steve Pinker in the Scientific American article History and the Decline of Human Violence
Posted in Ethics, Neuroscience, Peace and Justice
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Paper Proceedings For RIG Presentations now available
Paper Proceedings for the RIG presentations at the REA 2011 Annual Conference are now available online
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The End of Evil?
Reporter Ron Rosenbaum of Slate Magazine/Spectator Section writes: “Is evil over? Has science finally driven a stake through its dark heart? Or at least emptied the word of useful meaning, reduced the notion of a numinous nonmaterial malevolent force to … Continue reading
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Nobel Conference onThe Brain and Being Human Available Online
Gustavus Adolphus College hosts the Nobel Conference on The Brain and Being Human Oct 2-4 2011. Live streaming of Nobel Conference 47 will begin at approximately 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, October 4, 2011. You may submit questions to the presenters prior to, … Continue reading
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