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Rethinking the reptilian brain.

This is a long read, so click here to download a PDF to read offline or share. The ...

The uncertain brain. A guide to facing the fear of the unknown.

Click here to download a PDF of this article “…in these uncertain and unprecedented times…” How often have ...

Are you afraid of happiness? Take a quiz to find out.

Are you afraid of happiness? Take a quiz to find out. Underlying much of the traditional research on ...
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Snakes, fear, and my primal brain

It was a hot hot Friday afternoon three weeks ago when I stepped out my front door to ...

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