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January 6, 2013
Insights vs. Myths About the Brain
In The Huffington Post, Robert Klitzman, Director of the Masters of Bioethics Program, urges us to reconsider left brain/right brain assumptions recently brought up by Jill Bolte Taylor's TED talk and book My Stroke of Insight.
Klitzman discusses neuromythology and the dangers of attributing openness, spirituality, and creativity to the right side of the brain, when scientists are still discovering the interrelated complexity of the brain and human existence.
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Columbia SPS lecturer Angela Finlay discusses her new book, Skill Stacking: Taking Ownership of Your Career in Changing Times, and why professionals and organizations need to rethink talent, experience, and career growth in a rapidly changing workplace.
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Designed for professionals seeking leadership roles, the Construction concentration equips students with the skills to navigate complexity, risk, and real-world project delivery.
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Steven Cohen, Director of the Columbia University Sustainability Management program at SPS, spoke to NPR about how the recent extreme heat in the U.S. reflects the "new normal," and how many cities are preparing.
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