Category: health

Dark Persuasion – The History of Brainwashing from Pavlov to Social Media

https://youtu.be/bWl8FXhdEio Joel Dimsdale discusses his latest book “Dark Persuasion: A History of Brainwashing from Pavlov to Social Media,” which traces the evolution of brainwashing from its beginnings in torture and religious conversion into the age of neuroscience and social media. Dimsdale is distinguished professor emeritus in the Department of Psychiatry at UC San Diego. [11/2021]…… Continue reading Dark Persuasion – The History of Brainwashing from Pavlov to Social Media

Covidthing dilemma (**They cannot be wrong!!!) ←OR→ Can they?

https://youtu.be/OA8p5dCQ9ho?t=661 / 2020 / … https://youtu.be/xm6QzxNH__E / 2020 / … https://www.youtube.com/embed/KVod1tbAPqU / 2020 / … Now I know… ↑OR↓ Someone recently asked me if I’ve ever heard about the Covidthing. I’ve responded truthfully that for the last (+/-) few years I was enjoying the solitude of my spacewalks not meeting even my close friend Steve…… Continue reading Covidthing dilemma (**They cannot be wrong!!!) ←OR→ Can they?

Pumpbeat

https://youtu.be/ruM4Xxhx32U How the heart actually pumps blood – Edmond Hui.For most of history, scientists weren’t quite sure why our hearts were beating or even what purpose they served. Eventually, we realized that these thumping organs serve the vital task of pumping clean blood throughout the body. But how? Edmond Hui investigates how it all works…… Continue reading Pumpbeat

How to recover from depression

https://youtu.be/TVgQ_tgWMyU Leading depression expert and clinical psychologist Dr Michael Yapko draws on research and shares his insights from 40 years of working with those suffering this common mental health issue. Learn the simple skills that research shows can help you or a loved one to recover – and even prevent depression occurring – in this…… Continue reading How to recover from depression