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Go deeper into the science, research, and thinking behind mindfulness and meditation. Hear from leading experts, explore the latest studies, and find book recommendations to expand your practice and understanding.
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How to Stop the Racist in You 

The new science of bias suggests that we all carry prejudices within ourselves—and we all have the tools to keep them in check. Read More 

  • Jeremy Adam Smith
  • August 3, 2016
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Expert Interviews
Tune In, Turn On 

Can a profoundly deaf musician teach us to listen better? Katherine Ellison talks to percussionist Evelyn Glennie, who wants us to wake up to the soundscape that is always around us. Read More 

  • Katherine Ellison
  • July 29, 2016
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The Beautiful and the Good 

What are our brains doing when we assume that someone who’s beautiful on the outside must be beautiful on the inside? Sharon Begley investigates. Read More 

  • Sharon Begley
  • June 24, 2016
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