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Absorbing a Book

To be transformed by a book, readers must do more than absorb information: they must bathe in the book’s ideas, relate those ideas to…

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Published on 2 years ago

ADHD

ADHD : Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder - this mental health issue can be found in both adults and children. Its helpful to think of…

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Published on 2 years ago

Acknowledge the root of distraction

Acknowledge your need to avoid pain and to seek pleasure . Every time you want to focus on a task, acknowledge your immediate response. Are…

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Published on 2 years ago

Adaptation or Evolution in Systems

[ Complex Systems ] react to changes in the environment - this can be at different scales... Cognitive : thru study and understanding Social…

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Addiction Assessment

How do you decide if someone is addicted to something... Compulsion to use Continued use in spite of adverse consequences Inability to…

Tagged with: #addiction, #psychology

Published on 2 years ago

Albert Camus

Introduction to Camus: The Absurd, Revolt, and Rebellion Source Most people follow the routine of the 9-5 job - but sometimes, you can get…

Tagged with: #camus, #philosophers, #existentialism

Published on 2 years ago

Amygdala Hijack

The Thalamus region of the brain gets sensory data. Parts of this is sent to Amygdala(emotional/irrational part of the brain) and parts to…

Tagged with: #permanent-notes, #psychology, #limbic-system, #neurology, #therapy

Published on 2 years ago

Allergy, Intolerance

Allergy, Intolerance & Sensitivity are distinct things, with different mechanisms Allergy is caused by an immune response Intolerance is…

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Published on 2 years ago

Apophenia

Apophenia is the tendency to perceive a connection or meaningful pattern between unrelated or random things (such as objects or ideas…

Tagged with: #behavior, #psychology, #permanent-notes, #cognitive-bias

Published on 2 years ago

Anthropology

Anthropology is the study of humanity. It asks the same questions philosophers have asked - but only questions about humans(Why language…

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Published on 2 years ago

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