Do you ever use visualization techniques such as imaginary trepanation? [more inside]
posted by Secret Life of Gravy on Nov 5, 2009 - 22 answers

My mind is blown, it's not my own, where did my idea go? I'm feeling fine, but I've lost my mind! Help? [more inside]
posted by Salvor Hardin on Sep 20, 2009 - 11 answers

365 days of something...argh. [more inside]
posted by monkey!knife!fight! on Aug 20, 2009 - 6 answers

Those who have learned to speak and think in another language, do you remember the age (and day) you started thinking in your current spoken language? [more inside]
posted by querty on Aug 4, 2009 - 30 answers

Could an AI zombify another? [more inside]
posted by Guy_Inamonkeysuit on Jul 27, 2009 - 12 answers

What "rules of thumb" or "instincts" of the human mind are commonly applicable? [more inside]
posted by pbh on Jul 21, 2009 - 23 answers

How can I make my office more comfortable so that I can take naps over lunch? [more inside]
posted by reenum on Jul 21, 2009 - 29 answers

What are some underrated but mind altering books? [more inside]
posted by champthom on Jul 19, 2009 - 56 answers

I've lacked confidence in every aspect of my life, and it's holding me back. What can I do? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 16, 2009 - 18 answers

My mind wanders too much. What's worked for you to make it stop? [more inside]
posted by jabronimus on Jun 3, 2009 - 23 answers

Meta-Meta-RelationshipFilter: Have there been any scientific trials to study the efficacy of talk therapy that involved a placebo as control? [more inside]
posted by XMLicious on Apr 20, 2009 - 21 answers

At what age do your memories begin? [more inside]
posted by Billegible on Apr 19, 2009 - 77 answers

Help me translate/verify/understand some Kanji! [more inside]
posted by Uther Bentrazor on Apr 2, 2009 - 23 answers

Learn mind control for free. [more inside]
posted by Meatbomb on Feb 22, 2009 - 13 answers

Help me find an article about intelligence that, if i recall correctly, describes the mind as a rubber band. [more inside]
posted by edmz on Jan 14, 2009 - 0 answers

Strangestquestioneverfilter: There’s always music in my head. Make it stop. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Nov 20, 2008 - 42 answers

I'm going to start offer my services in iPhone and Ruby on Rails development via online ads, and have pretty much decided on the Google AdWords program. Thought I'd ask the hive mind to come back to me with a few helpful tips.
posted by avocade on Nov 6, 2008 - 5 answers

I am curious about how detailed, or photographic/realistic the imagery in one's mind's eye is, and what in general would be considered "standard" for most people. Note I am not talking about "creative visualization" but I suppose it could be related. Specifically I am referring to simply the process of visualizing an object, face or scene in your mind's eye. [more inside]
posted by horhey on Sep 10, 2008 - 39 answers

When I'm sober and attempting to kill a fly, I can't hit it in time. When I'm tipsy, I swat it easily. In reading and conversation, I make connections sooner when drunk than when sober. I've always heard that alcoholism slows reaction time ... so what gives? NOTE: My drunken spelling and grammar errors definitely increase when drunk. Are various functions affected differently by alcohol?
posted by coizero on Sep 1, 2008 - 21 answers

Can someone tell me what I am doing in my brain to cause this sensation in my body? Am I a monk? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jul 3, 2008 - 20 answers

what is the inner voice that Gilbert speaks of in Eat, Pray, Love? [more inside]
posted by mordecai on Jun 17, 2008 - 15 answers

Cutting edge strides and theories in neo-psychology - does an up and running, active Wiki exist? [more inside]
posted by watercarrier on Apr 22, 2008 - 3 answers

Any good books to help develop an analytic mind? [more inside]
posted by lilithim on Mar 23, 2008 - 13 answers

Lately I have been playing many strategy board games and not winning that much. I feel I need to become a more adept strategic / tactical thinker. What books, mental exercises or other things could help me? [more inside]
posted by DetonatedManiac on Mar 18, 2008 - 17 answers

Help me think in terms of programming metaphors. [more inside]
posted by Burhanistan on Jan 23, 2008 - 8 answers

How do I Change my Worrywort Perspective? [more inside]
posted by gb77 on Jan 12, 2008 - 34 answers

Does doing math improve one's aptitude at math? [more inside]
posted by invitapriore on Dec 25, 2007 - 28 answers

Two questions about the necessity of self-deception. (1)I recall that Jesuits believe that you can build faith by engaging in external acts; what is the source of this? (2)Also, are there any famous philosophers that maintain that while certain propositions are not true, it is imperative to act as though they were? [more inside]
posted by yesno on Dec 5, 2007 - 19 answers

I need solid scientific evidence that thought can change matter - how consciousness effects DNA structure, patterns and ultimately reality. Charts, studies, videos, all is welcome as a way of viewing and understanding how the mind's energy works in relation to physical matter. Thank you so much.
posted by watercarrier on Nov 7, 2007 - 51 answers

Hello, a while ago I heard a quote by Eleanor Roosevelt but since then I haven't been able to find it anywhere. It was along the lines of your mind growing with your experiences and age. The quote expresses her initial worry when as a late teenager she assumed her mind would maintain the same (limited) mindset, paradigm, mentality even into her adult, aged years. If I remember correctly the quote is short, being only a line or two. Thank you so much, this quote is very important to me!
posted by albernathy0 on Sep 21, 2007 - 9 answers

Are there any wikis that offer mind-map visualization (somewhat like Wiki Mindmap)? How about concept mapping software which also has wiki-like functionality? [more inside]
posted by regicide is good for you on Sep 11, 2007 - 5 answers

Need help finding a specific article on work/computer addiction due to the mind not being challenged [more inside]
posted by JPigford on Aug 6, 2007 - 3 answers

Why is it hard for me to perform simple mental calculations with certain numbers? [more inside]
posted by lalex on Jun 5, 2007 - 19 answers

I love podcasts, but it very difficult to find new, quality programs. I am looking for broadcasted material on a range of topics - including philosophy, the mind, avantgarde arts and lectures by creative, original thinkers (see my list of current podcasts for detail)... Can you help? [more inside]
posted by 0bvious on May 31, 2007 - 20 answers

Help me rejuvenate my mind! Are the Posit Science or Brain Fit programs of any real use to a (maybe below par) 50 year old? Are there any other worthwhile books or exercises to help sharpen up my memory, attentiveness, concentration and aliveness? [more inside]
posted by DarkForest on Apr 5, 2007 - 10 answers

I think that marijuana may be giving me headaches, but I'm really not sure. [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Jan 31, 2007 - 28 answers

I like to walk when I think, but this activity frequently leads to distractions. What to do? [more inside]
posted by sid on Jan 4, 2007 - 14 answers

How often is a human body completely "new"? Or: No cell composing my body existed a month, a year, [the time I'm looking for] ago. [more inside]
posted by Korou on Oct 5, 2006 - 22 answers

Do you have ideas for things I can do while recovering from surgery and confined to bed for 10 days? [more inside]
posted by muse on Sep 11, 2006 - 32 answers

Occasionally, when standing up too quickly, or just for the helluvit my senses get overwhelmed with what I can only call brain static. What the hell, neurology? [more inside]
posted by TwelveTwo on Aug 12, 2006 - 29 answers

Can anyone recommend any good, recent popular science (or undergrad/grad level) books about the way in which our brains work? [more inside]
posted by handee on Jun 20, 2006 - 11 answers

The Protagonist: What can you tell me? [more inside]
posted by 0bvious on Jun 8, 2006 - 17 answers

I work at a national retail store full-time, and the majority of the time when I'm not working the register it's all very simple stuff like straightening and folding clothes. It only takes maybe 15%* of my focus. I need suggestions for things to think about, mental games, and methods of mental improvement to take up the other 85%. [more inside]
posted by ElfWord on May 18, 2006 - 25 answers

I love doing cryptic crosswords. I can spend hours over some clues and not get the answers. [more inside]
posted by tellurian on May 12, 2006 - 13 answers

Does chewing gum increase serotonin production in the brain?
posted by iced_borsch on May 9, 2006 - 6 answers

What's wrong with my temporary memory? How can I fix it? [more inside]
posted by grumblebee on May 3, 2006 - 47 answers

I'm interested in any tips, tricks, and advice on cultivating mental endurance. [more inside]
posted by moira on Apr 19, 2006 - 13 answers

What types of food promote good health, and what are the supposed health benefits of consuming such foods/beverages? [more inside]
posted by orangeshoe on Mar 26, 2006 - 23 answers

Questions on affirmations, visualizations and the subconscious mind. [more inside]
posted by arrowhead on Mar 20, 2006 - 4 answers

What is the label for an entity or idea which began as nothing and came to have identity through its own fictionalisation? That is, notions diametrically opposed to 'simulacra' - in that the entity has no referent to begin with... [more inside]
posted by 0bvious on Feb 21, 2006 - 20 answers