Tag: neuroplasticity
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Reading Is Weird
We are born with the capability to speak, but not the capability to read. In this HumanTech podcast we look at the research on how the brain “steals” resources in order to learn to read. HumanTech is a podcast at the intersection of humans, brain science, and technology. Your hosts Guthrie and Dr. Susan Weinschenk…
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The Next 100 Things You Need To Know About People: #119 — Games Can Enhance Brain Flexibility
When my son was about six years old, we were shopping in Target. He saw a group of ten-to thirteen-year-olds playing video games on the demo machines, and was fascinated (video games were not part of his life at that time), so he stopped to watch. Not wanting him to get too interested, and also…
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The Next 100 Things You Need To Know About People: #105 — Video Games Increase Perceptual Learning
When my son was about 6 years old, we were shopping one day in a large department store when we walked by a section of demo video games. A group of 10-to 13-year-olds were intensely playing the games and my son was fascinated. I was one of “those parents” who didn’t allow any video games in…
