John Scalzi cased out the Armstrong Museum before writing "When the Moon Hits Your Eye." The author may have been confused of planning a heist given the way he eyed an Apollo 11 moon rock on display.

But Zmigrod repeatedly emphasizes that her interest is in the ideological brain, whether its politics are identifiable as “left” or “right.” About halfway through the book she explains why ...

The left-brain/right-brain theory stems from early studies of brain injuries in the 1960s and '70s. ... Brain mapping studies suggest that turning off self-monitoring can boost creativity.

1. Reduce Self-Censorship. Brain mapping studies suggest that turning off self-monitoring can boost creativity. Activities that encourage spontaneous thought—like brainstorming, doodling, or ...