Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Aubrey de Grey: We don't have to get sick as we get older

Good innings: Aubrey de Grey wants to help people live to a very ripe old age. Photograph: Roland Kemp / Rex Features
If we can stop the physical deterioration that comes with age, molecular biologist Aubrey de Grey sees no reason why human beings shouldn't live to be 1,000.

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Via: Guardian

Monday, August 2, 2010

3 Universal Goals to Influence People


The art and science of persuasion is often discussed as though changing people's minds is about using the right arguments, the right tone of voice or the right negotiation tactic. But effective influence and persuasion isn't just about patter, body language or other techniques, it's also about understanding people's motivations.

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Via: PSYBLOG