May 24, 2003

Key Gene for Prefrontal Function EurekAlert Article This one is for the brain techies amongst us. I found this report very exciting, for it helps explain prefrontal function with respect to psychiatric problems such as schizophrenia and ADHD. They've identified a gene, COMT, that governs the efficiency of processing in a key part of the brain. This is an exciting time in neuroscience as there seems to be wonderful new discoveries every time you turn. Hopefully, discoveries like these will lead to much better treatments than the primitive hammers we have now. 9:35:56 PM    comment []

Ironing Yoga German Extreme Ironing Site There is a sport called extreme ironing where people compete in all sorts of physically demanding ironing events. An offshoot of this is called "Eso Ironing" where ironing is combined with meditation and yoga postures. I suppose meditation and yoga could be applied to practically any mundane activity. 9:13:28 PM    comment []

The Philosophy of the Matrix http://whatisthematrix.warnerbros.com/ At this site click on "Philosophy Section" to get to a playground of philosophical ideas centered around the idea of the movie "The Matrix". With the new movie in the theatres, I thought this would be a good time to bring this one up. Is the possibility that we may be living in a matrix philosophically sound? If we are in a matrix, would that make any difference to the living of our lives? This site discusses questions like these and many others, and is definately a worthwhile stop in your journey in this matrix, er, i mean life. 8:58:46 PM    comment []