The prefrontal cortex is the region of the brain in charge of executive functions. The integral link between our personality and the functions of the prefrontal cortex - alertness, emotional links with deeper brain structures related to control of our fight-flight-freeze responses - pleasure, pain, anger, rage, panic, aggression, sexual and other desires.
It is the part of our brain (3) that regulates judgment, planning, problem solving, decision making, moral reasoning - our sense of self. When it is out of whack, we are unable to plan ahead or make far-reaching decisions - unable to see the big picture.
Our thoughts affect us - our body & how we perceive our self - internally & externally, on the surface & deeply, in all areas & at all levels.
Monday, September 21, 2009
Sunday, September 20, 2009
women of substance
http://www.oprah.com/media/20081009_tows_atswomen
Maria Shriver, Gloria Steinem, Billie Jean King and Oprah discuss women's rights. Find out more!
From The Oprah Winfrey Show - http://www.oprah.com/media/20081009_tows_atswomen
Maria Shriver, Gloria Steinem, Billie Jean King and Oprah discuss women's rights. Find out more!
From The Oprah Winfrey Show Women Who Changed the World
Maria Shriver, Gloria Steinem, Billie Jean King and Oprah discuss women's rights. Find out more!
From The Oprah Winfrey Show - http://www.oprah.com/media/20081009_tows_atswomen
Maria Shriver, Gloria Steinem, Billie Jean King and Oprah discuss women's rights. Find out more!
From The Oprah Winfrey Show Women Who Changed the World
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Hans Rosling - the stats guru
reddit + TED interview Hans Rosling, the stats guru who brought sexy back to stats
Posted by alexis [kn0thing] at 10:07
Ask Hans anything. We had such a great time interviewing Sir Ken Robinson with our partners TED that we thought we ought to keep it going. Take a moment to read Sir Ken's answers if you haven't already.
Hans Rosling is already a bit of a rock star on reddit and we're thrilled to have him as our next interviewee (if you're already jumping out of your seat, click here to submit your questions in the reddit thread). If you haven't seen Hans' TED talks, we'll let it slide, but you owe it to yourself to take the time to watch.
He presents data in a way that is as compelling as it is beautiful.Furthermore, he's made his tools available to the public via Gapminder.org with the hope that we can all live in a slightly more fact based world view.
Give it a try, and while you're creating your best Hans Rosling impression, think of a question you'd like to ask him. We'll ask the top 10 questions as of 5pm Pacific on Thursday, September 3rd.
Here is his most recent TED Talk (and also the 500th TED talk - a tremendous achievement) - http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/620.
Posted by alexis [kn0thing] at 10:07
Ask Hans anything. We had such a great time interviewing Sir Ken Robinson with our partners TED that we thought we ought to keep it going. Take a moment to read Sir Ken's answers if you haven't already.
Hans Rosling is already a bit of a rock star on reddit and we're thrilled to have him as our next interviewee (if you're already jumping out of your seat, click here to submit your questions in the reddit thread). If you haven't seen Hans' TED talks, we'll let it slide, but you owe it to yourself to take the time to watch.
He presents data in a way that is as compelling as it is beautiful.Furthermore, he's made his tools available to the public via Gapminder.org with the hope that we can all live in a slightly more fact based world view.
Give it a try, and while you're creating your best Hans Rosling impression, think of a question you'd like to ask him. We'll ask the top 10 questions as of 5pm Pacific on Thursday, September 3rd.
Here is his most recent TED Talk (and also the 500th TED talk - a tremendous achievement) - http://www.ted.com/talks/view/id/620.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
andragogy (adult learning)
what approach do you take?
adults have a wealth of knowledge - do you prefer to learn? do you prefer to teach?
want involvement in learning - do you listen? follow instructions? do things your way? participate fully?
want hands-on experience - do you watch & learn? apply trial & error? cite the experts?
are practical - define what is practical to you - are you pragmatic or practiced? do you prefer what is useful or what is usable? based on theoretical practice or tangible results?
are motivated by their own needs - what dictates these needs? personality? environment? circumstance? beliefs?
want their own learning styles maximized - what motivates you? your wins or losses? when challenged, do you step up or step back? stand still or make a stand?
need time to think and reflect - do you analyze on the go or not? solo or by consensus?
how do you show up in your life?
adults have a wealth of knowledge - do you prefer to learn? do you prefer to teach?
want involvement in learning - do you listen? follow instructions? do things your way? participate fully?
want hands-on experience - do you watch & learn? apply trial & error? cite the experts?
are practical - define what is practical to you - are you pragmatic or practiced? do you prefer what is useful or what is usable? based on theoretical practice or tangible results?
are motivated by their own needs - what dictates these needs? personality? environment? circumstance? beliefs?
want their own learning styles maximized - what motivates you? your wins or losses? when challenged, do you step up or step back? stand still or make a stand?
need time to think and reflect - do you analyze on the go or not? solo or by consensus?
how do you show up in your life?
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