I've got a weakness for socio-psychology articles. I blame my mom.

[osaraba]

Don't!: The Secret of Self Control
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2009/05/18/090518fa_fact_lehrer?currentPage=1

Magic and the Brain: Teller Reveals the Neuroscience of Illusion
http://www.wired.com/science/discoveries/magazine/17-05/ff_neuroscienceofmagic

Comments

[morganwolf.livejournal.com]

Tried to read the article, but was too impatient to read more than the first page and a half.

[osaraba]

LOL, how ironic. I admit to skimming some parts, but it's quite interesting.

I updated the post with another link -- this one MUCH less dry! It's magic! =D

[http://users.livejournal.com/_corruption_/]

Currently enjoying both articles. It's funny readying the first article, because I honestly didn't think that particular psychiatric was so far behind the times. It's still a fairly young field, but using a non case-by-case template is more detrimental nowadays than it used to be.

[osaraba]

Glad you're enjoying them both. I don't know enough about study trends to be able to make that analysis, but maybe he led the way, or was innovative in how he approached the terms of the study.

Quite interesting, in any case. =D

Nature vs. nurture is a no-brainer to me (obviously BOTH), but I still find the debate to be fascinating.

[kitzal.livejournal.com]

OMG you are teh awesome with the articles. I was actually a neuroscience major so it is a pleasure to read these. I recommend Oliver Saks for more brain fun!

[osaraba]

Oh cool! I thought these were really awesome. Neuroscience major?! WOW! =D