The wisdom paradox : how your mind can grow stronger as your brain grows older / Elkhonon Goldberg.

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Goldberg, Elkhonon

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TextPublication details: New York : Gotham Books, 2006.Description: 337 p. : ill. b&w ; 20 cmISBN:

9781592401871

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DDC classification:

153
612.82

Contents:

Ch. 1. The life of your brain -- Ch. 2. Seasons of the brain -- Ch. 3. Aging and powerful minds in history -- Ch. 4. Wisdom throughout civilizations -- Ch. 5. Pattern power -- Ch. 6. Adventures on memory lane -- Ch. 7. Memories that do not fade -- Ch. 8. Memories, patterns, and the machinery of wisdom -- Ch. 9. "Up-front" decision-making -- Ch. 10. Novelty, routines, and the two sides of the brain -- Ch. 11. Brain duality in action -- Ch. 12. Magellan on Prozac -- Ch. 13. The dog days of summer -- Ch. 14. Use your brain and get more of it -- Ch. 15. Pattern boosters.

Summary: Although some mental abilities (such as recent-memory recall) decline as the mind enters the autumn season of our lifespan and we increasingly experience 'senior moments', the brain actually becomes more powerful in its ability to recognize patterns. As a result, we are able to make decisions at more intuitive and effective levels.

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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Ch. 1. The life of your brain --
Ch. 2. Seasons of the brain --
Ch. 3. Aging and powerful minds in history --
Ch. 4. Wisdom throughout civilizations --
Ch. 5. Pattern power --
Ch. 6. Adventures on memory lane --
Ch. 7. Memories that do not fade --
Ch. 8. Memories, patterns, and the machinery of wisdom --
Ch. 9. "Up-front" decision-making --
Ch. 10. Novelty, routines, and the two sides of the brain --
Ch. 11. Brain duality in action --
Ch. 12. Magellan on Prozac --
Ch. 13. The dog days of summer --
Ch. 14. Use your brain and get more of it --
Ch. 15. Pattern boosters.

Although some mental abilities (such as recent-memory recall) decline as the mind enters the autumn season of our lifespan and we increasingly experience 'senior moments', the brain actually becomes more powerful in its ability to recognize patterns. As a result, we are able to make decisions at more intuitive and effective levels.

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