Ed Vul is a graduate student in the Department of Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the Massachusetts Intitute of Technology. He’s also the lead author of a recent paper, “Voodoo Correlations in Social Neuroscience,” which explored the high correlations between measures of personality or emotionality in the individual--such as the experience of fear, or the willingness to trust another person--with the activity of certain brain areas as observed in an fMRI machine. The paper has provoked a flurry of commentary. Mind Matters editor Jonah Lehrer chats with Vul about what this study means for the future of social neuroscience, whether the press is to blame and why we should always make multiple guesses.

LEHRER: What first got you interested in taking a critical look at fMRI papers in social neuroscience?

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New insight into the spiritual significance of the anointing oils and fragrances mentioned in the Bible will be explained in a multimedia presentation at a meeting on Thursday, February 12th, at the St. Pete Dream Center, 4359 35th St. North in St. Petersburg. Mrs. Totilo will be speaking from 7-9PM which will be followed with a question and answer session.

The new porometer is designed with the manufacturers of fuel cell components in mind.

The new porometer is designed with the manufacturers of fuel cell components in mind.

Texas based, Legacy Male Health Institute has announced a launch of their new website (http://www.vasectomyreversal.com) for the consumers all around the world.

Nanion is again nominated for a prestigious innovation award, due its impressive product portfolio of automated patch clamp systems. More than 350 companies competed in this year’s Innovation Award and Nanion is finalist in the category “Start-Up Companies”.

Nanion is again nominated for a prestigious innovation award, due its impressive product portfolio of automated patch clamp systems. More than 350 companies competed in this year’s Innovation Award and Nanion is finalist in the category “Start-Up Companies”.

Richard P. Brown MD, holistic mental health expert, will talk about his new book How to Use Herbs, Nutrients and Yoga in Mental Health Care, and discuss the benefits of breath, body, and mind practices for mental health during stressful times with Ocala, Florida radio host Larry Whitler on January 22, 2009 at 11:00 a.m.

We have seen this device in action, and have witnessed its pain relieving capabilities. ELS is starting formal clinical studies using this new pain management device at four leading healthcare facilities in India within the month.

We have seen this device in action, and have witnessed its pain relieving capabilities. ELS is starting formal clinical studies using this new pain management device at four leading healthcare facilities in India within the month.