Dr. G's resident Brain Guide, John Dimit, played some games with the fine folks from ciLiving on WCIA 3! Check out the videos below, or on our YouTube channel here!
10 Ways Chess Builds Your Brain
Ever since chess hit the Indian brain game scene 1,500 years ago, it has been associated with brainiacs and the super-intelligent. Even today, the crowning achievement of Artificial Intelligence is the creation of a computer that can defeat a human grandmaster. So why the longevity? There are many theories, but we like to think historical figures … Continue reading 10 Ways Chess Builds Your Brain
4 Common Cognitive Biases To Avoid For Crystal-Clear Critical Thinking
We like to think we’re smart. Human beings, after all, are the pinnacle of intelligent life. But it turns out being human comes with its share of problems, at least when it comes to thinking clearly. We have evolved, or have been conditioned through the centuries, to respond to certain things in a certain way. … Continue reading 4 Common Cognitive Biases To Avoid For Crystal-Clear Critical Thinking
What Cavemen, Ancient Greeks, and Sherlock Can Teach You About Memory
Play to your strengths when memorizing. Human beings have excellent latent spatial recall ability.