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“When a Buddhist applies the idea of constant change to the self and the soul, he gains an insight that other religions lack.” (David Weisman)

Posted on January 29, 2011 by SCIENCE pickings

“When a Buddhist applies the idea of constant change to the self and the soul, he gains an insight that other religions lack. What we call a mind (or a self, or a soul) is actually something that changes so … Continue reading →

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Joseph LeDoux on “altering memories” (Video, 5 min., Jan. 2010)

Posted on January 14, 2011 by SCIENCE pickings

“Your memory is just as good as your last memory.” LeDoux speaking (shortly) about the inhibition of the memory consolidation process, the possiblity to erase/manipulate memories and the ethical aspect of memory manipulation (mentioning, that our memories are permanently being”manipulated” … Continue reading →

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