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“Forgetting is Learning” and More Interesting Research on Memory, Learning, and Social Media Algorithms

“Forgetting is Learning” and More Interesting Research on Memory, Learning, and Social Media Algorithms

​Reading time: about 8 minutes For this weekend review I’d like to look into various aspects of memory and learning - the one that has likely attracted your attention, and did the rounds a few weeks ago, is that of forgetting actually being a form of learning! This...

Your Brain on Laughter

Your Brain on Laughter

Laughter is not quite exclusive to human beings but the scope, range, and way in which humour is present in all aspects of society is. It also so happens that it is also very good for you – and can improve productivity in business.

Do Men and Women Have Different Brains?

Do Men and Women Have Different Brains?

We probably all believe, to some degree, that men’s and women’s brains differ. But the research is contradictory, and a major review last year found no significant differences – going against most people’s gut feeling and general observations. But some more recent research points to what the differences might actually be.

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