March 06, 2026 These sounds could soothe your restless brain BY Jared Lindzon Like many children with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), Jake Sussman struggled in elementary school, especially in areas that required quiet concentration, like reading. “I’m very sensitive to sound, so the smallest noises can be distracting,” says the now-30-year-old, who was diagnosed in sixth grade. … Continue reading These sounds could soothe your restless brain
February 19, 2026 How hesitation is a fundamental brain feature, according to neuroscientists
Brain Functions React Differently To AI-Generated Ads, Consumers Not Buying It by Laurie Sullivan , Staff Writer @lauriesullivan, December 12, 2024 How the brain accepts and processes GAI in creative and advertisements has become a focus of several studies as more companies start using the technology to build ads. It will affect ad performance if certain factors … Continue reading Brain Functions React Differently To AI-Generated Ads, Consumers Not Buying It
October 29, 2024 5 brain hacks that can alleviate stress, according to a biopsychologist Stress triggers our amygdala, which is our fear center. Here’s how to combat those feelings. BY Stephanie Vozza In his first inaugural address, Franklin D. Roosevelt famously said, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” While he was trying … Continue reading 5 brain hacks that can alleviate stress, according to a biopsychologist
June 02, 2024 How to train your brain to be more optimistic Optimists are wealthier, live longer, and are more successful in life, work, and relationships. Here’s how to change your mindset if you are naturally pessimistic. BY Kathleen Davis Welcome to Work Smarter, Fast Company‘s newsletter on career, leadership, and productivity advice. You can sign up to … Continue reading How to train your brain to be more optimistic
By Fast Company Staff January 18, 2024 From the infinite scroll of Facebook and Instagram to the temptation of a perfectly sunny day, there are a lot of distractions that prevent you from zeroing in on your work. Turns out, human brains are in the moment for just over half of our waking hours—a … Continue reading You can coach your brain to increase your attention span—here’s how
Google Brain founder: AI firms use extinction fears for regulation Radek Zielinski / Oct 31, 2023 Andrew Ng, co-founder of Google Brain and former chief scientist at Baidu, has accused large tech companies of spreading fear about artificial intelligence leading to human extinction as part of a “regulatory capture campaign” to shut down competition … Continue reading Google Brain founder: AI firms use extinction fears for regulation
By Doug Aamoth December 12, 2022 We’re fast approaching the weird limbo zone between Christmas and New Year’s Day, when nobody knows what day it is, we’re all wearing sweatpants, and meals are replaced by daylong grazing. Our brains turn to mush as well. The first day back after break is arguably the toughest … Continue reading 7 YouTube channels to keep your brain working over the holidays
Neuralink’s brain-computer interface demo shows a monkey playing Pong Without a joystick. R. Lawler @Rjcc Neuralink Elon Musk’s last update on Neuralink — his company that is working on technology that will connect the human brain directly to a computer — featured a pig with one of its chips implanted in its brain. Now … Continue reading Elon Musk is reportedly considering investment in Neuralink’s rival brain chip company
By Stephanie Vozza July 21, 2022 Ever wonder where the day went? It’s not uncommon to reach the late afternoon, and marvel at why you didn’t gain more traction on your to-do list. That’s because the workstyle most of us use is reactive, says Joe Robinson, author of Work Smarter, Live Better: The Science-Based … Continue reading These are the 4 boundaries your brain needs to feel less overwhelmed
