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| Blog Name: |
Neuroanthropology |
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http://neuroanthropology.net/ |
| Language: |
English |
| Topics: |
anthropology, neuroscience, philosophy |
| Description: |
Neuroanthropology is a collaborative weblog created to encourage exchanges among anthropology, philosophy, social theory, and the brain sciences. We especially hope to explore the implications of new findings in the neurosciences for our understanding of culture, human development, and behaviour. |
| Popularity: |
7 Followers |
Wednesday Round Up #91
Top of the List
Jamil Zaki, The Two Human Natures
The view of human nature as violent and anti-social has a long social history, according to Marshall Sahlins, and a new blog looking at a more social view of ourselves and society
Fabiana Kubke, Making Science Culturally Appropriate
Fascinating snippet on using human brain tissue in New Zealand and intersections with the Maori concept of tapu (where our word taboo comes from)
Steve
Encephalon 78
Providentia hosted the 78th edition of Encephalon, rounding up the best mind/brain blogging. From sizing up opponents to the epigenetics of autism, it features a good selection of readings.
Enjoy Encephalon #78.
Four Stone Savagery
Middle Savagery is hosting the latest edition (#80!) of Four Stone Hearth, which rounds up the best anthropology blogging in one neat package. Who needs thumbs for tools? Questions of Minerva and authority. And Odin vs. Freya! Plus much more.
Enjoy
Complete this quote: “Emotional expressions are crucial to…”
How would you complete this quote?
“Emotional expressions are crucial to…”
This week’s quote is inspired by Paul Ekman who started his career in psychology by performing cross-cultural research into facial emotions. His research has been nothing short of laborious, but he is now one of the most celebrated scientists in Psychology with his wide-reaching research being standard curriculum for psychol
Wednesday Round Up #90
I’m hoping this is the last of the recent Thursday editions – the end of the semester is getting close, and with it the heavy teaching load I’ve had on Mondays and Wednesdays. But onto the round up – it’s free will, climate change, mind and anthropology this week.
Top of the List
Gretchen Reynolds, Phys Ed: Why Exercise Makes You Less Anxious
Very cool – exercise prepares the brain to deal with stress. Is this the new version of no pain, no gain?
Carlos Reynoso,
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