Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 8/22/2008 § SEEDMAGAZINE.COM

Seed’s Daily Zeitgeist: 8/22/2008

Five issues, insights, and observations shaping our perspective, from the editors of Seed.

Confidence game
Why do we trust con men and other ill sorts?
The Myth of the Undecided Voter
Jonah Lehrer on recent research showing undecided voters aren’t so undecided.
Experienced drivers perceive the road differently
Practice not only makes perfect, it also makes a more realistic research subject.
Psychological Evaluation Eaten
The Onion reports on a young man who probably should not be a control.
Growth factor receptor governs neurogenesis & sensitivity to antidepressants
This research is forever changing the way we understand depression.

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Originally published August 22, 2008

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