word for the day: neuroeconomics
I first heard the term neuroeconomics in a review of Decisions, Uncertainty, and the Brain: The Science of Neuroeconomics by Paul W. Glimcher in the journal Acumen . ( Another review can be found at...
View ArticleWill the real Monty Meekman please stand up?
I only heard about this guy after my book was written, so he's really not the model for Monty Meekman, the mad-scientist cartoon-villain of Acts of the Apostles. However it is odd (creepy?)
View ArticleMoebius hydrocarbon finally synthesized.
Okay, this is just cool. Synthesis of a Mbius aromatic hydrocarbon For your viewing pleasure, I traced the structure and made a .jpg so you can see for yourself .I posted this on K5 without any further...
View ArticleLink your brain to the brain of megacorporation, inc
Via Slashdot , more happy news about neuromarketing (kissing cousin of neuroeconomics ), that is, reading your brain to see how you respond to advertising and what you're thinking about when you decide...
View ArticleR/C Bugs!
Let's say you want a radio-controlled flying insect (and really, who doesn't?) Sure, you could go out and get a Wowee Dragonfly . But that's made of plastic, and is really just a radio-controlled plane...
View ArticleCorporatist Dawn
I remember how I felt when the media announced the fait accompli that W would be the next president. Twice.
View ArticleSufficiently Advanced
Well, now, how do I follow that introduction from John, here in his arena with the spotlight on? Best stick with the original plan.
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