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Ever since I took a neurospsychology course from Dr. Maryanne Wolf at Tufts University (author of Proust and the Squid), I have held a fascination with the human brain. The brain imaging technology discussed in this course lies close to the heart of expanding frontiers in mindfulness research. Part of the explosion of research on…

On 11.11.11 over 100 people gathered in the University of Vermont Davis Center to meditate and chant the ancient sound, “Om.” Other people were doing the same in locations all around the world. This event was sponsored by the UVM Mindfulness Practice Center. Can you find me in the picture? (I’m the one with the…

Dr. Love, as he is affectionately known, Paul Zak discusses his research on the molecule of connection — oxytocin. While this may be an oversimplification, he presents fascinating findings on experiments of trust and trustworthiness, and opines on whether oxytocin may be the biological arbiter of morality. When we feel trust, trusted, and connected our brains release…

The film I recently reviewed, My Reincarnation, will have two screenings at the upcoming Vermont International Film Festival. The first screening will be Tuesday 25 October 2011, 4 PM at the Palace 9 Theater; the second will be Saturday 29 October, 6:30 PM at the NorthEnd Studios. Click here for me details on the film and…
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