Richard E. Cytowic, MD MFA
Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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With decades of experience in neurology and an award-winning career in creative writing…
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Your Stone–Age Brain in the Screen Age: The Energy Crisis We Overlook
Your Stone–Age Brain in the Screen Age: The Energy Crisis We Overlook
In our screen–saturated world of laptops, tablets, smartphones, and wearables we are constantly engaged, constantly…
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https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-fallible-mind/202304/the-funny-and-fascinating-paradoxes-of-oxymorons
https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-fallible-mind/202304/the-funny-and-fascinating-paradoxes-of-oxymorons
Oxymorons are figures of speech that combine contradictory words, such as “original copy” or “deafening silence,” that…
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The Canny Paradox of Oxymorons
The Canny Paradox of Oxymorons
Oxymorons are figures of speech that combine contradictory words, such as “original copy” or “deafening silence,” that…
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Facial Botox Alters Your Brain—Literally. And Possibly for the Worse.
Facial Botox Alters Your Brain—Literally. And Possibly for the Worse.
Unintended neurological consequences make the cosmetic procedure far from benign. Lasting damage possible.
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Whole Paycheck Pauper? You’re Paying 47% More Merely For Psychology
Whole Paycheck Pauper? You’re Paying 47% More Merely For Psychology
Eggs all in one basket? Organic food isn't all that it's cracked up to be. Here’s food for thought: taste happens in…
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Such an honor to share not one, but TWO amazing collectives showing love for "Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age!" So honored. For those who…
Such an honor to share not one, but TWO amazing collectives showing love for "Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age!" So honored. For those who…
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Follow me on Tiktok and check out my first video! There I will post videos about my latest projects, facts about the brain and more. Thank you all…
Follow me on Tiktok and check out my first video! There I will post videos about my latest projects, facts about the brain and more. Thank you all…
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We take care of our mental health, but how mindful are we being of the information we consume? My book, "Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age" is…
We take care of our mental health, but how mindful are we being of the information we consume? My book, "Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age" is…
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Experience
Education
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Duke University
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Duke Drama President, Co-founder Duke Summer Theater, Independent Study of Wagnerian Opera
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President Reagan and James Brady were shot. My involvement and frustration led to a NY Times Magazine cover story and a Pulitzer nomination.
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For a time I was music critic for the Winston-Salem Sentinel.
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Distinguished alumnus (1991), Alumnus of the year (2007).
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Publications
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Wednesday is Indigo Blue: Discovering the Brain of Synesthesia
MIT Press—2011 Montaigne Medal recipient
Honors & Awards
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Artist Fellowship Award
DC Council on the Arts and Humanities
The DC council awards individual artists whose excellence significantly contributes to the District of Columbia as a world class cultural capital.
Languages
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German
Limited working proficiency
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Part 2 of my interview with ForbesBooks is now live! Thank you again to Lailia and the rest of the team for having me to discuss my latest project…
Part 2 of my interview with ForbesBooks is now live! Thank you again to Lailia and the rest of the team for having me to discuss my latest project…
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No matter who won or lost, we can all use a breather and learn to calm ourselves down.
No matter who won or lost, we can all use a breather and learn to calm ourselves down.
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What is the Stone Age Brain? Technology is developing far beyond our wildest dreams - faster than our evolving brains can keep up with. Thus, we are…
What is the Stone Age Brain? Technology is developing far beyond our wildest dreams - faster than our evolving brains can keep up with. Thus, we are…
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Thank you to Mike Carruthers and the team at "Something You Should Know" for having me! I had such a wonderful time, and am delighted to announce…
Thank you to Mike Carruthers and the team at "Something You Should Know" for having me! I had such a wonderful time, and am delighted to announce…
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Lets talk about the way we experience pleasure, in relation to the human brain. "Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age," by Richard Cytowic…
Lets talk about the way we experience pleasure, in relation to the human brain. "Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age," by Richard Cytowic…
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How do you practice mental mindfulness? Well, one way is to take the time and observe the material we consume. Is it good for you? How does it…
How do you practice mental mindfulness? Well, one way is to take the time and observe the material we consume. Is it good for you? How does it…
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We're still a couple days out... but I couldn't help but celebrate. How are we already almost ONE MONTH on the shelves? Thank you to those who have…
We're still a couple days out... but I couldn't help but celebrate. How are we already almost ONE MONTH on the shelves? Thank you to those who have…
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Social media update: I am now on Tiktok! Video content incoming. Follow me there for an inside look into my research from "Your Stone Age Brain in…
Social media update: I am now on Tiktok! Video content incoming. Follow me there for an inside look into my research from "Your Stone Age Brain in…
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The energy crisis we overlook. In Your Stone–Age Brain in the Screen Age I explain why modern brains are not equipped to resist the incursions of…
The energy crisis we overlook. In Your Stone–Age Brain in the Screen Age I explain why modern brains are not equipped to resist the incursions of…
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Have you ever wondered what technology does to the brain? As a neurologist, I hope to offer the perspective of a medical professional in my latest…
Have you ever wondered what technology does to the brain? As a neurologist, I hope to offer the perspective of a medical professional in my latest…
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Special thanks to Laila and the team at Forbes Books - thank you so much for having me! This is the first part in a two part series - where we will…
Special thanks to Laila and the team at Forbes Books - thank you so much for having me! This is the first part in a two part series - where we will…
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So many people have admitted to me that in the modern day, our attention spans are not what they used to be. By writing this book, I hope to not only…
So many people have admitted to me that in the modern day, our attention spans are not what they used to be. By writing this book, I hope to not only…
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Did you know that my latest book, along with the rest of my projects, are now available on Amazon? Now you do! Order any of them today there, or…
Did you know that my latest book, along with the rest of my projects, are now available on Amazon? Now you do! Order any of them today there, or…
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"Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age:" a neurologist's perspective on cell phone addiction and how we can combat it. Thank you again to Rick…
"Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age:" a neurologist's perspective on cell phone addiction and how we can combat it. Thank you again to Rick…
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Thank you to Rick Kleffel for the kind words on "Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age!" For those of you who don't know - "Your Stone Age Brain in…
Thank you to Rick Kleffel for the kind words on "Your Stone Age Brain in the Screen Age!" For those of you who don't know - "Your Stone Age Brain in…
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