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Your Brain on Art

Art measurably changes the brain and body. Scientific evidence shows that music improves cognitive function, dance eases symptoms of Parkinson’s, architecture promotes healing.

BY Institute Staff

06.01.2020
The Brain

The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing

Featuring Daniel Pink, New York Times bestselling author of When, To Sell is Human, Drive, and A Whole New Mind, in conversation with

BY Aspen Community Programs

Video

07.31.2019
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Love, Lust, Commitment, and the Brain

Why do we love who we love? Is monogamy natural? What does it mean to have “chemistry” with someone? Based on data collected from thousa

BY Aspen Community Programs

Video

07.16.2019
The Brain

A Healing Head Trip

Best-selling author Michael Pollan discussed the potential of psychedelic drugs to treat depression, addiction, and trauma as part of the Institute’s Murdock Mind, Body, Spirit series.

BY Institute Staff

10.01.2018
The Brain

The Case for Tripping to Heal

The potential for a new psychiatry tool could change mental health care.

BY Catherine Lutz

Blog Post

08.22.2018
The Brain

How to Change Your Mind

Michael Pollan and Corby Kummer discuss the latest developments in trials using psychedelic therapy.

BY Aspen Community Programs

Video

07.30.2018
The Brain

What Children Can Teach Adults About Creativity

Alison Gopnik draws upon the study of human evolution and her research into how children learn.

BY Aspen Community Programs

Video

07.12.2018
The Brain

Navigating the Information Overload

Americans are taking in five times as much information each day this year than they did in 1987.

BY Catherine Lutz

Blog Post

08.24.2017
The Brain

How to Be Mindful in 2017

The beginning of the year is a good time to reflect and refocus.

BY Alison Decker

Blog Post

01.13.2017
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