Limbic System Dysfunction: Symptoms & Remedies (Dr. Amen)

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Do you feel more guilty than you probably should? Do you have trouble sleeping? Is it hard for you to concentrate? If you answered “Yes” to any of these questions, you might suffer from limbic system dysfunction. In his book Change Your Brain, Change Your Life, psychiatrist and brain health expert Daniel G. Amen lays out the common symptoms and provides several recommendations to restore your system to health. Continue reading to learn about symptoms of—and repairs for—limbic system dysfunction.

Rob Lowe: Biography, Personal Life and Off-Screen Interests

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What kind of relationship does Rob Lowe have with his family? What are Lowe’s hobbies when he’s not acting in films or television shows? The podcast 2 Bears, 1 Cave delves into Rob Lowe’s personal life. Particularly, it highlights his high school experiences with his brother, Chad Lowe, along with their shared time on the set of 911: Lone Star. Get a complete picture of Rob Lowe’s biography and family dynamics below.

Examples of the Lover Archetype: Fueled by Emotion

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What is Carl Jung’s Lover archetype, and what does it look like? What are some examples of this part of the psyche? Examples of the Lover archetype include seeking a sense of purpose, being fueled by emotion, and in imbalanced cases, hedonism. Like all parts of the psyche, balance is key to healthy expression. See what the Lover looks like in action in healthy and unhealthy examples.

Understanding the Causes and Effects of Global Migration

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What are the causes and effects of global migration? How can countries respond to the challenges of global migration? Political instability, limited economic prospects, and climate change are driving unprecedented levels of global migration. While migration can provide economic and social benefits to host nations, it can also strain public services and fuel social tension. Keep reading to learn about the benefits and challenges of the increase in global migration.

How Does Technology Improve the Environment?

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How does technology improve the environment? Can we produce food using fewer resources? Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler argue that exponential technologies are paving the way toward a future where we can save the environment. Specifically, we can be less wasteful in the ways we produce and consume food. Find out how technology can protect the environment and reduce harmful waste.

The Limitations of Logic: How It Fails to Decode Human Behavior

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In what disciplines does logic come up short? When does unreason triumph over logic? To be clear, Rory Sutherland doesn’t attack logic as a tool for scientific understanding, but he warns against using pure rationalism as the only method for guiding policy and business decisions. Humans are illogical beings, so any solution to human-centered problems must factor unreason into the equation. Continue reading to understand the limitations of logic.

Why Forcing Opinions on Others Only Destroys Friendships

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What happens when you force an opinion on other people? Does everyone have to agree on the same thing in a group? Brené Brown says that the instinct to find like-minded people becomes counterproductive when everyone must agree on everything. This type of thinking leads to unnecessary policing and self-monitoring to make sure no one’s stepping out of alignment with the group. Continue reading to further learn why forcing opinions on others hurts friend groups.