(16 min read) Questions about video gaming are among the most frequent I receive. It’s something that really worries parents. But they could actually save your life. Before you had children you swore you’d never do it. But we all succumb in the end (except for those morally superior parents – I applaud you). You’re… Continue reading If playing computer games could save my life, why do I think it’s bad for my kids?
Tag: neuroscience
Neuroscience is everywhere. What do I need to know about the brain?
(11 min read) A brief tour of the brain It feels rather trite to describe the brain as ‘astonishing, remarkable and prodigious’ (and all the other ‘phenomenal’-like adjectives), but it’s true. It is an incredibly complex organ, more sophisticated than any machine ever invented, capable of processing information at 120 miles per hour. It never… Continue reading Neuroscience is everywhere. What do I need to know about the brain?