Monthly Archives: October 2011

Faith and The Brain: Newberg Interview

Posted on 31 October 2011 by Dean

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 →

Posted in Neuroscience, Philosophy, Religious Experience | Comments Off | Share via Share 'Faith and The Brain: Newberg Interview' on Facebook Share 'Faith and The Brain: Newberg Interview' on Twitter

The Future of Neurotheology

Posted on 29 October 2011 by Dean

Andrew Newberg offers a guest editorial on Science and Religion Today on the future of Neurotheology

Posted in Neuroscience, Philosophy, Religious Experience | Comments Off | Share via Share 'The Future of Neurotheology' on Facebook Share 'The Future of Neurotheology' on Twitter

Brain rhythms are key to learning

Posted on 29 October 2011 by Dean

MIT news release indicate a new study from MIT neuroscientists finds that brain waves shift frequency as a new task becomes routine.

Posted in Education, Neuroeducation, Neuroscience | Comments Off | Share via Share 'Brain rhythms are key to learning' on Facebook Share 'Brain rhythms are key to learning' on Twitter

Mary Gordon recieves Manning Award for Innovation

Posted on 6 October 2011 by Dean

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 →

Posted in Children, Empathy, Futurist, Presenters | Comments Off | Share via Share 'Mary Gordon recieves Manning Award for Innovation' on Facebook Share 'Mary Gordon recieves Manning Award for Innovation' on Twitter

Steve Pinker Interview Decline of Violence

Posted on 5 October 2011 by Dean

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 | Comments Off | Share via Share 'Steve Pinker Interview Decline of Violence' on Facebook Share 'Steve Pinker Interview Decline of Violence' on Twitter

Paper Proceedings For RIG Presentations now available

Posted on 5 October 2011 by Dean

Paper Proceedings for the RIG presentations at the REA 2011 Annual Conference are now available online

Posted in Conference Details, News, Presenters | Comments Off | Share via Share 'Paper Proceedings For <span class=RIG Presentations now available' on Facebook" title="Share 'Paper Proceedings For RIG Presentations now available' on Facebook" class="ssb" /> Share 'Paper Proceedings For <span class=RIG Presentations now available' on Twitter" title="Share 'Paper Proceedings For RIG Presentations now available' on Twitter" class="ssb" />

The End of Evil?

Posted on 4 October 2011 by Dean

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 →

Posted in Ethics, Neuroscience, Philosophy | Comments Off | Share via Share 'The End of Evil?' on Facebook Share 'The End of Evil?' on Twitter

Nobel Conference onThe Brain and Being Human Available Online

Posted on 3 October 2011 by Dean

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 →

Posted in Education, Futurist, Neuroscience, News, Philosophy | Comments Off | Share via Share 'Nobel Conference onThe Brain and Being Human Available Online' on Facebook Share 'Nobel Conference onThe Brain and Being Human Available Online' on Twitter