Understanding Understanding

In today’s Times, David Brooks writes about young neuroscientists finding sources of cultural differences and prejudices. Here are two of the cool findings he reports.

Study shows morality is judged more harshly when the events asked about are to take place next week vs. in 10 years.

Gestalt psychology is about human perception. This presentation uses gestalt psychology to explain the principles of good design.

Until age 10 kids think about gender the way they think about species.

“A new theory about early human adaptation suggests that use of ‘free’ self-organized play for children, teens and even among adults is a key element in the development of cooperative social skills.”