Neuroscience and the Self: Does Buddhism Get It Right?

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Do you ever feel like you don’t have a consistent self? Have you considered that your sense of self might be an illusion created by your brain? Neuroscience is shedding new light on the nature of the self. In his book No Self, No Problem, Chris Niebauer explores how recent findings in neuroscience align with ancient Buddhist teachings about the illusory nature of the self. Read more to learn Niebauer’s fascinating findings about neuroscience and the self.

Online Content Creation: 3 Tips for Crafting Engaging Pieces

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Are you struggling to create engaging online content? Do you want to learn how to write articles that captivate your audience? In his book The Art and Business of Online Writing, Nicolas Cole shares valuable insights on online content creation. He provides tips for crafting compelling pieces, from choosing a clear focus to organizing your content effectively. Keep reading to discover how you can elevate your writing and connect with readers in the digital space.

Eugenics and Autism in the Post World War I Era

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How were autistic people viewed in the early 1900s? What were Hans Asperger’s views on the extermination of disabled people? Between World War I and World War II, the eugenics movement began growing in popularity. Among the groups of disabled people that eugenicists believe in exterminating were those with autism. Keep reading to learn about the views on eugenics and autism in the early 1900s.

How to Improve Problem-Solving Skills by Lucid Dreaming

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Want to know how to improve your problem-solving skills? How can lucid dreaming produce creative breakthroughs? In the book Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming, the authors explain how you can work through your problems while you sleep. This is partially because you have greater access to your subconscious mind. Keep reading to learn how to solve problems and make decisions while dreaming.

How to Influence Change: Robert Cialdini on Securing Commitment

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Do you want to influence change in others? Are you curious about the psychology behind lasting behavioral shifts? In his book Pre-Suasion, Robert Cialdini explores how to create enduring impact through pre-suasive techniques. He emphasizes the importance of eliciting commitments to cement behavioral changes and shift long-term beliefs. Keep reading to discover how to influence change and make it stick.

Nicolas Cole’s The Art and Business of Online Writing—Overview

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Ever dreamed of becoming a professional writer? Is the idea of turning your passion into a career too good to be true? Nicolas Cole’s The Art and Business of Online Writing details his journey from amateur blogger to successful writer. Cole believes anyone can achieve this with consistency and knowledge of the online writing world. Continue reading for an overview of this book that can help make your writing dreams a reality.

How Asperger’s Autism Research Created “Aspie Supremacy”

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What were the problems with Hans Asperger’s autism research? How did it mislead future autism researchers? In his book NeuroTribes, Steve Silberman writes that the history of autism research began with the work of Austrian physician Hans Asperger in the 1930s and 1940s. Asperger was an influential figure and thus, his flawed research had long-lasting consequences. Continue reading for a look at the flaws in Asperger’s research.

How to Understand Yourself Better—Meet Your Ego While You Dream

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How well do you really know yourself? How can you see your ego for what it really is? The book Exploring the World of Lucid Dreaming says that you can see your true self through lucid dreaming. The authors say that this is possible because lucid dreaming allows you to see yourself beyond your waking ego. If you want to learn how to understand yourself better, here’s why you should try lucid dreaming.

3 Strategies to Change the Way You See Yourself (Chris Niebauer)

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How do you perceive yourself? What if your sense of self was just an illusion created by your brain? In his book No Self, No Problem, Chris Niebauer explores questions such as these and offers practical strategies for shifting your perception. He helps readers understand that their thoughts and feelings don’t define them—and that letting go of a fixed identity can lead to a happier, more flexible life. Read on to discover how you can change the way you see yourself and experience more freedom and joy.