So, the most recent book I'm reading is "the brain that changes itself" by Norman Doige. Fascinating book, by the way, and definitely recommended for just about anyone: brain science in a language most of us can understand. And it got me thinking about a lot. One big question that arises (and I haven't finished the book yet) is how plastic is the brain, really? Can we do anything? What are the limitations? And how much should we want to change?
I'm considering taking some of the books points and trying them out on myself. I have a bunch of bad habits, and a serious anxiety problem, all of which would be great if it could just go away. Also, the book has confirmed a suspicion I've had: that the study habits that were thrown away in the 60's as antiquated might have something to offer: memorization, a focus on handwriting, and other things might just be very valuable.
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