The New Science of Temptation

What happens when Harvard scientists use a brain scanner to look for the devil inside?

The power to resist temptation has been extolled by philosophers, psychologists, teachers, coaches, and mothers. Anyone with advice on how you should live your life has surely spoken to you of its benefits. It is the path to the good life, professional and personal satisfaction, social adjustment and success, performance under pressure, and the best way for any child to avoid a penetrating stare and a cold dinner. Of course, this assumes that our natural ... Full Story »

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Sirajul Islam
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by Sirajul Islam - Nov. 10, 2009

It's a research work, and we're eager to look forward to know waht 'tempts' us. I've some exposure of Sigmund Frued's insights why we like to be 'bad' but come out as 'good' later because we live in 'society.' Anyway I like the piece, good reporting.

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