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five (surprising) ideas from cognitive and social neuroscience

being idle; social pain ?= physical pain; social GPS; synchrony; unstable memories (and some bonus Alzheimer's treatment news on the way)

Dec 3, 2025 • Shane O'Mara

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Jul 5, 2022 • Shane O'Mara

'Just put your phone away'

Jan 16, 2024 • Shane O'Mara

Aerobic exercise is good for the brain

Nov 21, 2023 • Shane O'Mara

Where is my memory?

Aug 23, 2023 • Shane O'Mara

Recent posts

Two books, one theme: the modern state versus the lone operator

a paired review of a classic thriller and a monumental political biography.

Dec 23, 2025 • Shane O'Mara

Five years here: post #250!

disasters, successes, and more

Nov 27, 2025 • Shane O'Mara

From 'Neurons to Nations': How Nationalism Feels So Real

brains, borders, and national identity as a neurocognitive project (+podcast)

Nov 23, 2025 • Shane O'Mara

Shane O'Mara

Shane O'Mara

Explore the mysteries of your brain and the magic of life by Shane O'Mara, Substack Featured Writer, best-selling author, and Professor of Experimental Brain Research. Book: Talking Heads - The New Science of How Conversation Shapes Our Worlds

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