by John M. DeMarco | Sep 15, 2023 | Be a Student of Your Brain
The brain constantly forms new connections between neurons (brain cells), in partnership with our learning efforts. This dynamic is known as “neuroplasticity,” and it occurs at the beginning of life as the immature brain begins to organize itself. It also takes place...
by John M. DeMarco | Sep 15, 2023 | Be a Student of Your Brain
“Neuroscience” concerns the anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, or molecular biology of nerves and nervous tissue, especially with their relation to behavior and learning. The field asserts that our brains are designed to expand and improve across our...
by John M. DeMarco | Sep 15, 2023 | Be a Student of Your Brain
Attention, like death but not taxes, is agnostic of caste, class, wealth, race, gender identity, ethnicity, religious affiliation, socio-economic status, and so forth. You can’t purchase more of it. You have to do the hard work of cultivating it, noting what amplifies...
by John M. DeMarco | Sep 11, 2023 | Be a Student of Your Brain
1. Self-Improvement: Understanding your brain’s strengths and weaknesses allows you to work on self-improvement more effectively. You can develop strategies to enhance your cognitive abilities and personal growth. 2. Effective Communication: Knowledge of how the...
by John M. DeMarco | Sep 9, 2023 | Be a Student of Your Brain
Neuroscience: Study of how the nervous system develops, its structure, and what it does. Neurotechnology: Encompasses all technologies developed to understand the brain, visualize its processes, and even control, repair or improve its functions. Neurology: Branch of...
by John M. DeMarco | Apr 14, 2020 | Be a Student of Your Brain
Most of us spend our days ruled by the whims of the amygdala, the older, reptilian portion of our brains that developed millions of years ago to help human beings protect themselves against predators and other humans. We often forget to fully engage the newer part of...
