Member Since: Dec. 20, 2010
Clarissa Draper
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- From words to brain
on Jan. 11, 2011
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I don't normally read scientific papers but the subject of how humans read and interpret stories fascinates me. So, I read it. There is a lot of interesting information in the paper. For instance, humans are "not born with a reading reflex". We have a need to eat and sleep but we don't have a need to read. However, when we learn the task of reading, "our brains become so adept at this skill that it becomes as reflexive as seeing itself". Scientists have also found a brain region that responds to words rather than objects. The writers goes on to examine how a reader's brain and mind works when a story is put before them. I found this very interesting and the more we learn about this, the more writers could change they way they produce stories. Fascinating read - that's the best way I can describe it.
- Candied Crime
on April 18, 2011
These short stories are so cute. If you're a fan of cozy mysteries with a good twist, pick up these ones. You'll be able to read through the lot in about an hour or two.