How would you react to the following choices? You are a public health scientist working for the CDC. A new strain of Ebola virus has invaded a major US city. The threat has been quarantined but experts are expecting the death of 6000 citizens. However, two solutions have been proposed to limit the damage. Which…
Everything seems to be going well. This is your big moment, your chance to accomplish what you have been preparing yourself to do for so long. She looks across the table, your proposal in her hands, and asks, “What are you trying to say?” It’s a simple question, yet she is daring you to fail,…
It seems to be a common belief in our society that creativity is a trait that nature bestows upon a lucky few individuals. Pop neuroscience books and magazines assert that the era of the right-brain has arrived. The world belongs to the 10% of humanity that is left-handed, the creatives. Meanwhile, the rest of us…
When I was in high school, I dreamed of being a magician. I imagined a crowd of people surrounding me as I conjured cards out of the air. The oohs and ahhs, the gasps of delight, and the shouts for more presented a vivid experience in my mind. I had a clear vision and I…
As the physical embodiment of our consciousness, the human body is a metaphorical gold mine, reminding me how best to live my life. How can the behavior of the microscopic world enhance the macroscopic? Here are a few of my favorite insights: Motion is essential. When was the last time you went for a walk,…