Michael Wesch: How the Internet has changed us

Michael Wesch: How the Internet has changed us:

"When a new medium becomes foundational in a society, it really does shake things up very profoundly..."

Human Nature is Culturally Dependent

Why Americans Are the Weirdest People in the World:

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How the bow and arrow changed the world | A Blog About History - History News

How the bow and arrow changed the world | A Blog About History - History News:

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Matthieu Ricard: The habits of happiness | Video on TED.com

Matthieu Ricard: The habits of happiness | Video on TED.com:

What is happiness, and how can we all get some? Biochemist turned Buddhist monk Matthieu Ricard says we can train our minds in habits of well-being, to generate a true sense of serenity and fulfillment.

Sometimes called the "happiest man in the world," Matthieu Ricard is a Buddhist monk, author and photographer.

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Brain can be trained in compassion, study shows (May 22, 2013)

Brain can be trained in compassion, study shows (May 22, 2013):

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How Literacy Transforms the Human Brain

The Ecology of Joy is in part about how different media and technologies affect the brain - irrespective of the content carried on those media.  This article describes How Literacy Transforms the Human Brain

The transformation of the brain by literacy is so significant that it is hard for us to remember back before we could speak or read.

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There's More to Life Than Being Happy - Emily Esfahani Smith - The Atlantic

There's More to Life Than Being Happy - Emily Esfahani Smith - The Atlantic:

How does Viktor Frankl's philosophy fit with ecojoy?




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