Neurological Correlates

A Neuroscience Tabloid of Dysfunctional Behavior – Mostly Psychopaths, Narcissists, Obesity and Addiction

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The “Clinton Neuron” and why Pamela Anderson should get a cabinet post

March 6th, 2008 · 2 Comments

    The Clinton Neuron Neurodemocracy, you gotta love it. Branding, celebrity and politics — all evoke neurological responses in primitive brain areas. How can the candidates best position themselves to have the best neurological response in swing voters? I have some advice. Free! For Senator Clinton, first, promise Pamela Anderson a cabinet post.

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Tags: Analytical methods · Behavior · Brain anatomy · Neuropolitics · New York Times

The Neuropolitics of Hillary: Stay at home moms penalize successful women

March 6th, 2008 · 1 Comment

[I'm reposting this post from 01.26.08 in view of the democratic elections - see what you think - Swivelchair] One of my litmus tests for people is to see how they react to Senator Clinton: if there is irrational hostility and negative attributional bias (not based on any knowledge of the substance of her positions), [...]

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Tags: Behavior · Happiness · Machiavellianism · Neuromarketing · Neuropolitics · Punishment

Sick in the head? Maybe fuzzy thinking when you have a cold is caused by high-level immunity.

March 6th, 2008 · No Comments

Grandville, J.J., “Métamorphosis du Jour” . . Hypocrite. . .” A few years ago, with flamingly infected tonsils, I was on a contentious speaker-phone conference call with an adversary when my voice gave out and I couldn’t talk. My adversary was kind enough to at least put his end on mute while celebrating my impending [...]

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Tags: Apathy · Behavior · Brain anatomy · Conditions or Diagnosis · Molecules · Obesity · Seven deadly sins · Sleep or Circadian clock · White Matter