The Trouble With Mirror Neurons
Once the go-to explanation for empathy, the evidence that we have them is sketchy at best. Read More
Articles by Sharon Begley
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You Are Where You Live
Sharon Begley points to new research that suggests we live in places that fit our personality. Read More
Creativity
Collisions of Creativity
The capacity to generate original ideas is, arguably, the most important cognitive trait that human beings possess. No wonder more neuroscientists and psychologists are working to understand it better. Read More
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My Brain Made Me Do It
As scientists learn more about how the structure of our brains affects our behavior, Sharon Begley asks: Are we responsible for our actions, or can we just blame our brains? Read More
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Can Mindfulness Make Us Less Shallow?
What are our brains doing when we assume that someone who’s beautiful on the outside must be beautiful on the inside? Read More
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Rewiring Your Emotions
Think you're destined to respond the same way emotionally to the same old triggers? Not necessarily so, says Sharon Begley. With a little mind training, you can chart new pathways. Read More
