The human brain is built to compare; it's Darwinian to consider an alternative when one presents itself. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes alternative brain build
Any kind of novelty or excitement drives up dopamine in the brain, and dopamine is associated with romantic love. Helen Fisher braindopaminedrive Change image and share on social
When you massage someone, the levels of oxytocin go up in the brain, and oxytocin is one of the chemicals that drives attachment. Helen Fisher attachmentbrainchemical Change image and share on social
Barriers tend to intensify romance. It's called the 'Romeo and Juliet effect.' I call it 'frustration attraction.' Helen Fisher attractionbarriercall Change image and share on social
While Obama might not push college education exclusively, like most Democrats he does oversell it and does shortchange the alternatives. And millions of young Americans pay the price. Rick Perlstein alternativeamericancollege Change image and share on social
Software options proliferate extremely easily - too easily, in fact - because too many options create tools that can't ever be used intuitively. Intuitive actions confine the detail work to a dedicated part of the brain, leaving the rest of one's mind free to respond with attention and sensitivity to the changing texture of the moment. Brian Eno actionattentionbrain share on social
Though builders may build, in the main they follow the plans of architects. Teachers teach, but they must have a text. Politicians govern, but only upon the flow of commentary that raises them up or casts them down. Mark Helprin architectbuildbuilder share on social