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The mental mechanics behind procrastination and how to overcome it
Written by: Lauren Lu | Edited by: Mariano Frare | Graphic Design by: Annie Yuan
For the typical college student, myself included, hastily studying for exams, cranking out a paper the night before it's due, and starting homework late at night is not uncommon. In the moment, I'm miserable—I curse myself for postponing my work to the last minute and vow never to let it happen again. And yet, each time I successfully click that shiny "submit" button just before 11:59 p.m., I forget my lesson. It’s so easy to let this vicious cycle of procrastination repeat itself, but why does it happen in the first place?
The Psychological Perspective of Hypnosis as a State of Consciousness
Written by: Morgan Nguyen | Edited by: Mariano Frare | Graphic Design by: Ziona Somy
Hypnosis often sounds like a hoax, something conjured for cheap laughs, where volunteers cluck like chickens on cue. But beneath the spectacle lies a practice far more nuanced and legitimate than its theatrical reputation suggests. Hypnosis is a real psychological phenomenon with scientific backing. Used for centuries to explore the mind, it is recognized as a legitimate tool in clinical psychology, helping with pain management and other conditions.
Exploring the effectiveness of a “dopamine detox” to alleviate our reliance on social media platforms
Written by: Ziona Somy | Edited by: Selina Hui | Graphic Design by: Lauren Lu
Imagine this: It’s winter break, and you’ve survived a grueling stretch of exams. Exhausted, you plop onto the couch. Guess what you do? You instinctively reach for your phone, and before you know it, you’re deep into a session of “doom-scrolling,” instead of grabbing a meal with friends or diving into your favorite hobbies. Some would call this sullen state of idleness “addiction,” and unfortunately, addiction to easy entertainment forms such as social media is a prevalent issue today.
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The Future of Love and Loss in Neuroscience
Written by: Bernadette Mukeba | Edited by: Vivian Zhang | Graphic Design by: Vivian Zhang
Heartbreak can unravel us. Sometimes the unraveling is quiet, and other times violent. If your heartbreak could be solved in a certain number of clinical sessions, would you sign up?
From Brain to Machine: How Neuroscience is Reshaping Artificial Intelligence
How is our understanding of the brain fueling innovation in AI and machine learning?
Written by: Selina Hui | Edited by: Ziona Somy | Graphic Design by: Lauren Lu
What if the key to building smarter, more adaptable artificial intelligence (AI) lies within our brains? At the crossroads of neuroscience and AI, scientists are uncovering how the brain's remarkable ability to learn and adapt drives breakthroughs in machine learning and reshapes the future of technology.
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