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Playing Video Games: Positive and Negative Mental Effects

Video gaming harbors both positive and negative psychological effects, enhancing cognitive skills while also presenting potential risks to mental health.

Are Octopuses Too Smart to Be Farmed?

Cuttlefish and cephalopods demonstrate advanced cognitive skills, prompting calls for improved treatment and regulation of their farming.

I competed at the World Memory Championships. My tip for remembering things better? Build yourself a mind palace

Ancient survival strategies influence modern memory techniques.

You Don't Need Limitless' NZT to Achieve Superhuman Mental Abilities | HackerNoon

Success is achievable through cognitive development and mindset transformation, akin to the fictional NZT-48 pill.
A structured approach to personal development can yield measurable and sustainable results.
#word-games

Word Game: Nov. 7, 2024

Finding creative word combinations from 'JALOUSIES' enhances vocabulary and cognitive skills through structured gameplay.

Word Game: Dec. 6, 2024

Gynecoid refers to typical characteristics of human females, showcasing the interplay of language and cognition in word games.

Word Game: Nov. 15, 2024

The word game challenges participants to find numerous valid words within a limited timeframe, emphasizing vocabulary and critical thinking.

Word Game: Nov. 7, 2024

Finding creative word combinations from 'JALOUSIES' enhances vocabulary and cognitive skills through structured gameplay.

Word Game: Dec. 6, 2024

Gynecoid refers to typical characteristics of human females, showcasing the interplay of language and cognition in word games.

Word Game: Nov. 15, 2024

The word game challenges participants to find numerous valid words within a limited timeframe, emphasizing vocabulary and critical thinking.
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Devious humour and painful puns: will the cryptic crossword remain the last thing AI can't conquer?

AI Ross participated in a crossword competition but couldn't outperform human solvers, emphasizing human cognitive advantages in puzzle-solving.

5 Design Games to Sharpen Your Skills

Five design games can enhance creative and cognitive skills for designers.
#entertainment

These 55 Riddles (And Answers) Are Designed To Test How Intelligent You REALLY Are

Riddles enhance social interactions and cognitive skills while providing fun challenges during game nights.

NYT Connections Hints: Tuesday, August 13

The NYT Connections game enhances cognitive engagement through themed word groups and varied challenges.

These 55 Riddles (And Answers) Are Designed To Test How Intelligent You REALLY Are

Riddles enhance social interactions and cognitive skills while providing fun challenges during game nights.

NYT Connections Hints: Tuesday, August 13

The NYT Connections game enhances cognitive engagement through themed word groups and varied challenges.
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#problem-solving

People with a high IQ can spot the four-sided star in under 30 seconds

Brain teasers like the stargazer test enhance cognitive skills and stimulate brain function.
Only those with a high IQ typically solve such puzzles in under 30 seconds.

Only 2% of people can solve this matchstick equation in 10 seconds

Creative problem-solving can lead to unexpected solutions, as shown in the matchstick equation challenge.

Only people with a high IQ can spot the number '6' in 10 seconds

Finding the number six among nines in a brain teaser enhances problem-solving skills and quick thinking, indicative of one's intelligence.

Only people with a high IQ can find the country name in 3 seconds

Brain teasers can enhance logical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and even IQ.

People with a high IQ can spot the four-sided star in under 30 seconds

Brain teasers like the stargazer test enhance cognitive skills and stimulate brain function.
Only those with a high IQ typically solve such puzzles in under 30 seconds.

Only 2% of people can solve this matchstick equation in 10 seconds

Creative problem-solving can lead to unexpected solutions, as shown in the matchstick equation challenge.

Only people with a high IQ can spot the number '6' in 10 seconds

Finding the number six among nines in a brain teaser enhances problem-solving skills and quick thinking, indicative of one's intelligence.

Only people with a high IQ can find the country name in 3 seconds

Brain teasers can enhance logical reasoning, problem-solving skills, and even IQ.
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Sunday Puzzle: The 'Pits' puzzle

Engaging word puzzle requires participants to identify two-word phrases with specific starting letters.

Why Gaming Is Good for the Workplace

Gaming can enhance valuable skills for organizational success, challenging negative stereotypes around it.

Brain Tricks and Tips for Improving Your Memory

Memory is influenced by motivation and attention, with neurons forming patterns based on how we engage with our thoughts.
Neuroplasticity allows for improved memory through intentional training and good brain habits like meditation and exercise.
#mental-challenges

Today's NYT Connections Groups Are Shockingly Easy If You Don't Get Tripped Up On "Compound"

The Connections puzzle by The New York Times offers a brief, enjoyable challenge that hones cognitive skills through word grouping.
Players need to consider multiple meanings and themes, enhancing their strategic thinking.

Only 1 in 10 high-IQ people can find the hidden bell in 13 seconds

Only one in 10 can find the bell in the optical illusion schoolroom scene within 13 seconds.

Today's NYT Connections Groups Are Shockingly Easy If You Don't Get Tripped Up On "Compound"

The Connections puzzle by The New York Times offers a brief, enjoyable challenge that hones cognitive skills through word grouping.
Players need to consider multiple meanings and themes, enhancing their strategic thinking.

Only 1 in 10 high-IQ people can find the hidden bell in 13 seconds

Only one in 10 can find the bell in the optical illusion schoolroom scene within 13 seconds.
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#ai

Two artificial intelligences talk to each other

AI successfully models human cognitive ability
Artificial neural networks show promise in mimicking human cognitive skills

Is AI Really a Threat to Higher Education?

AI should not replace critical thinking skills, especially in education, as students who cheat ultimately hinder their own potential for development.

Two artificial intelligences talk to each other

AI successfully models human cognitive ability
Artificial neural networks show promise in mimicking human cognitive skills

Is AI Really a Threat to Higher Education?

AI should not replace critical thinking skills, especially in education, as students who cheat ultimately hinder their own potential for development.
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The Marshmallow Test and other predictors of success have bias built in, researchers say

The assumptions around measuring executive function in children may overlook cultural influences on behavior and cognitive skills.

Low-Functioning Autism: Can Low-Functioning Autism Improve?

Low-functioning autism involves severe symptoms like delayed learning and lack of communication skills, leading to individuals being highly dependent on others for daily tasks.

Is AGI Getting Closer? Anthropic's Claude 3 Opus Model Shows Glimmers of Metacognitive Reasoning | HackerNoon

AI language model testing by Anthropic suggests significant potential
Evaluation technique 'Needle in a Haystack' aims for advanced cognitive skills

Being a 'night owl' might make your brain sharper DW 07/11/2024

Chronotype impacts cognitive skills. Night owls outperform morning larks. Adequate sleep boosts brain function. Chronotype can shift over lifetime.
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