Psychology Corner

I absolutely loved this episode of Man vs. Wild that aired on July 11 on Discovery Channel. Usually the “reality show – guest star” mix turns out to be too “glossy” or too awkward and unauthentic. The idea of placing a V.I.P. in a novel and unfamiliar context is not new in television, but in [...]

I invite you to watch this inspiring TED talk by Dave deBronkart about the importance of patient involvement in their own healthcare and healing process.   TED Specifications for this talk: When Dave deBronkart learned he had a rare and terminal cancer, he turned to a group of fellow patients online — and found the [...]

Psychopathic killers are the basis for some must-watch TV, but what really makes them tick? Neuroscientist Jim Fallon talks about brain scans and genetic analysis that may uncover the rotten wiring in the nature (and nurture) of murderers. In a too-strange-for-fiction twist, he shares a fascinating family history that makes his work chillingly personal.   [...]