Need to Learn Faster? Neuroscience Says These 7 Memory Retention and Skill Acquisition Strategies Work Best

 https://www.inc.com/jeff-haden/need-to-learn-faster-neuroscience-says-these-7-memory-retention-skill-acquisition-strategies-work-best.html

good evidence-based summary

Psilocybin Is Headed for the Mainstream — It’s Bringing the Problems of Big Pharma With It

https://elemental.medium.com/psilocybin-is-headed-for-the-mainstream-its-bringing-the-problems-of-big-pharma-with-it-45354b4836fc
Time for new pharma

11 Simple Ways to Improve Your Memory

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/11-simple-ways-to-improve-your-memory
what was that again?

The Link Between Psychedelics, God Encounters, and Mental Health

https://elemental.medium.com/the-link-between-psychedelics-god-encounters-and-mental-health-87090d8a56b1
Take a step into a larger world.

The Science Behind Eureka Moments

https://elemental.medium.com/the-science-behind-eureka-moments-6729e3ce4de7
Yes, take a bath. 

Can You Hack Into Your Creativity?

https://elemental.medium.com/can-you-hack-into-your-creativity-9027b9787089
Via psychedelics or mindfulness.

Consciousness Began When the Gods Stopped Speaking - Nautilus - Pocket

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/consciousness-began-when-the-gods-stopped-speaking
Good review of the old bicameral mind hypothesis.

The Benefits of Playing Music Help Your Brain More Than Any Other Activity

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-benefits-of-playing-music-help-your-brain-more-than-any-other-activity
Sorry, Lumosity, this actually works. 

Brain, heal thyself Neurofeedback can put thoughts in your head and help you conquer phobias

https://aeon.co/essays/neurofeedback-can-zap-your-fears-without-you-even-knowing
Neurofeedback is becoming legit. 

This video game can detect early stages of Alzheimer's better than medical tests, researchers say

https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/27/health/video-game-alzheimers-scn-trnd/index.html
I'm not much of a gamer but I may have to try this one.

The Psychology of Writing and the Cognitive Science of the Perfect Daily Routine

https://getpocket.com/explore/item/the-psychology-of-writing-and-the-cognitive-science-of-the-perfect-daily-routine
Evidence for routine and environment.

Can a 75-Year-Old Do Psychedelics?

https://humanparts.medium.com/can-a-75-year-old-do-psychedelics-7c2727ac542
A first-person journey with mushrooms.

A New Chapter in the Science of Psychedelic Microdosing

https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2019/03/psychedelic-microdosing-depression-anxiety/584119/?utm_source=digg&utm_medium=email
Microdosing hallucinegics gains ground.

6 Simple Ways You Can Use Neuroscience To Improve Your Day

https://medium.com/@LaRaeQuy_97216/6-simple-ways-you-can-use-neuroscience-to-improve-your-day-993ccf4353f8
Yes, our minds like lists.

The Best Nootropics for Productivity, Focus, and Cognitive Performance

https://betterhumans.coach.me/the-best-nootropics-for-productivity-according-to-two-nootropics-experts-394fb888596a
No, all brain supplements don't have to be illegal, or prescription. 

Jordan Peterson

https://jordanbpeterson.com/
Thought leader in modern applied psychology.

Your Ability to Focus Has Probably Peaked: Here’s How to Stay Sharp

https://betterhumans.coach.me/your-ability-to-focus-has-probably-peaked-heres-how-to-stay-sharp-c0cba04fac40
How to stay sharp: unclutter and keep active.

Data Mining Reveals Fundamental Pattern of Human Thinking

https://medium.com/mit-technology-review/data-mining-reveals-fundamental-pattern-of-human-thinking-7fc1d5e1d8b
Interesting... Frequency vs rank of words isn't a strict hyperbola as we'd been taught. Think: fast and slow

The Spacing Effect: How to Improve Learning and Maximize Retention

https://fs.blog/2018/12/spacing-effect/
Spaced repetition in learning. 

The Irrationality of Alcoholics Anonymous

https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2015/04/the-irrationality-of-alcoholics-anonymous/386255/
Time for science-based addiction treatments.