Do Dreams Have An Evolutionary Purpose? – Dean Burnett
A new interactive series from neuroscientist Dean Burnett
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Category: Brain Yapping
Dr Dean Burnett is a neuroscientist, best selling author and stand up comedian. He is the author of a number of acclaimed books on the brain including the international best -sellers The Idiot Brain and The Happy Brain. Brain Yapping presents a wry look at the neuropsychological aspects of the latest science and news.
The Tedium of the Work Christmas Party: Why Enforced Fun… Isn’t – Dean Burnett
Dreading the office office Xmas party? There’s good reason for that.
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Why Cheap Oats Do Not Mean People Aren’t Hungry. FFS! – Dean Burnett
The government seems to think 50p of oats is enough to keep you happy and healthy. Dean Burnett on why that’s so very wrong.
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YOU WILL GRIEVE! How Enforced Mourning of the Queen Can Backfire – Dean Burnett
There is no right way to grieve, or a requirement to do so, says Dean Burnett.
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“Your Boos Mean Nothing!” How Hostility From the Crowd Can Affect Sportspeople – Dean Burnett
As the NBA Finals wraps up Dean asks how fan hostility affects sports stars.
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How Healthy is my Brain? – Dean Burnett
Dean wonders how healthy is brain actually is. And went to find out…
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Does Social Media Make Us Less Lonely… or More? – Dean Burnett
Is social media a cure, or a catalyst, for loneliness?
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Why is Loneliness Bad For Your Mental Health? – Dean Burnett
The theme for mental health awareness week in 2022 is loneliness.
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Is a Teenager Still a Teenager, if They’re Also a Centuries-Old Immortal Vampire? – Dean Burnett
Does chronological age matter, when the ageing process has been disrupted? Dean Burnett asks the big questions.
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Are Lockdowns Worse Than the Pandemic? A Nonsense Question – Dean Burnett
Are lockdowns actually worse than the pandemic itself? So many government decisions have been shaped by this question over the last 18 months, at least in theory.
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A Year of Lockdown Grief: Part 2 – Anger – Dean Burnett
Anger is a known component of the grief process. Lockdown makes it an even more substantial one
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A Year of Lockdown Grief: Part 1 – Denial – Dean Burnett
One year ago Dean lost his Dad to COVID and has been dealing with grief ever since in the unique situation of a global lockdown.
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