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Working Best at Coffee Shops?

Why are many telecommuters most efficient in noisy public places with lots of distractions? by Conor Friedersdorf, The Atlantic Read More 04/15/11

Exhibition: Brain: The Inside Story

November 20, 2010 – August 14, 2011 The human brain—the result of millions of years of evolutionary history—uses molecular, chemical, and electrical signals to interpret information, weigh decisions, and learn at every stage of life. Drawing on 21st-century research and technology, Brain: The Inside Story offers visitors a new perspective and keen insight into their [...]

Portraits of the Human Brain

Carl Schoonover’s article/Photos of the Human Brain on The Huffington Post reminded me of how much I am looking forward to reading his book Portraits of the Mind: Visualizing the Brain from Antiquity to the 21st Century“Portraits of the Mind: Visualizing the Brain from Antiquity to the 21st Century which looks at the fascinating history [...]

Leonardo Reviews – Reviews Posted, September 2010

Leonardo Reviews is pleased to announce the new postings at: http://leonardo.info/ldr.html (ISSN:  1559-0429)

Article: Does the Digital Classroom Enfeeble the Mind?

By JARON LANIER | New York Times If machines are to improve teaching, we must recognize their limits — and our own capacity for magic. Full article

Visual Illusion Sampling

Scientific American has a fun slide show and some related links here.