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Something “Neuro”

Book: When Breath Becomes Air by Paul Kalanithi

  • Autobiographical book written by an American Neurosurgeon. 
  • This surgeon talks about his life and job experience as he is fighting stage 4 metastatic lung cancer in his mid 30’s but also how to die peacefully. He only has 2 years left to breathe. He died in March 2015.
  • “Even if I’m dying, until I actually die, I’m still living.” Author wants us to cherish life as it is and find the true meaning of life.
  • Even after being diagnosed with cancer he still worked and lived his life normally till he couldn’t anymore.

Movie: A Beautiful Mind by Ron Howard

  • The main character is a mathematical genius who has a mental illness. He (Nash) made an astonishing theory and discovery early in his career and later on made a self discovery. He has schizophrenia. 

Sew Your Mind   

  • Can have a lot of meaning: how sewing helps the brain
    • It helps fight dementia
    • Good for mental health
    • Reduces negative thoughts
    • Encourages growth of new brain cells

The Running Mind

  • Our mind is always running, that is your inner monolog
    • The voice or voices that tell you what to do
    • Some people don’t have an inner monolog
  • Can be negative or positive thoughts

‘Gyeol’ Series – The Lines of Mindmap by KIM MIN KI

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