In addition to my work as an historian, I am also a JD/MA Bioethics candidate at the University of Minnesota Law School. Ever since I first read David Eagleman's book Incognito (2011), I've been enamored with the field of "neurolaw," i.e. the intersection of law and neuroscience. I've been lucky to pursue this interest professionally, setting out … Continue reading The Legal Implications of Detecting Alzheimer’s Disease Earlier
Yesterday I had the pleasure of attending The UP Experience in Houston, TX, and, just to be clear, it was awesome. I was invited through the Eagleman lab and I hope I can attend next year. There were plenty of interesting people (not just the speakers) and seeing everyone's excitement over community service, science, and … Continue reading Allan Savory is not Galileo
As you may or may not know, Facebook will be switching over its 800 million+ profiles to a new "Timeline" format that will, frankly, make it a hell of a lot more easier stalking so-and-so while giving you the ability to add a banner that will (9 times out of 10) become a free pass for … Continue reading Facebook Timeline: Your Brand Identity Used for Brand Endorsement
It is easy to condescendingly dismiss those who insist on hand-writing their letters, resist digital photography and are incapable of writing even so much as a grocery list on their laptop. There is kind of a natural reaction to comment on how "picky" or "whiny" they are being without considering how hard it truly is … Continue reading The Typewriter: Without Distraction or the Twitch of Alt+Tab
Joshua Panduro Preston 