THE BRAIN (understanding the neuroscience) REQUIRED BOOKS FOR THIS WEEK CONTAGIOUS CULTS | AUDIO VERSION GO HERE | FREE PDF Estimated reading time: 1 hour and 15 minutes MAYA: THE PHYSICS OF DECEPTION | AUDIO VERSION GO HERE Estimated reading time: 20 MINUTES THE CHANDIAN EFFECT | AUDIO VERSION GO HERE Estimated reading time: 45 minutes Required Online Readings: Cargo Cult Science | How to do a cold reading? Required Films: Ancient Astrology | The Himalayan Connection | UFOs and the Chandian Effect | Crop Circles | | Ivash’s Caution | Russell’s Teapot | Neural Trickery | The Subtlety of Physical Cues | The Visionary Illusion Essay Prompt: Write a 1000 word (or more) critical analysis of an alleged paranormal event or idea and provide a rational/logical explanation for it. Although you can pick any parnormal topic be sure to research your topic beforehand. Post your essay on your own personal website (created via google sites) and on the canvas discussion forum. You will receive a reply at midterm and at finals time. Each essay must be the student’s own work. Plagiarism will not be tolerated in any form and will result in an F for the assignment. Be sure to properly cite your sources when necessary. Respond in detail (50 words or more) to another student’s essay answers and post them on the canvas forum as well as on your website. REQUIRED PODCAST: “Fire in the Brain”
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