Politics. The Mindlessness of Donald Trump—and What It Reveals About the GOP The candidate's lack of a traditional political agenda is key to his anti-political appeal.

That, says Langer, is perfect mindlessness. One of the first cognitive scientists to study mindfulness in an experimental setting, divorced from its spiritual trappings, Langer remained for years ...

In conclusion, Dr. Collura’s insights shed light on the importance of both mindfulness and mindlessness, offering a fresh perspective on how we can take care of our brain health.

Mindlessness Is Still Not a Virtue. President Donald Trump hosts a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington, D.C., February 26, 2025. (Brian Snyder/Reuters) Share Comments Listen.

This article was originally published with the title “ Sometimes Mindlessness Is Better Than Mindfulness ” in SA Mind Vol. 32 No. 6 (November 2021), p. 13 doi:10.1038 ...

All mindlessness practices are somewhat harmful because instead of learning to be present, we are deepening our habit of being absent. Still, some are worse than others.

Think of it as removing the proverbial mental leash – mindlessness gives your brain the chance to wander, giving room for creative thought. And it’s much easier than being mindful all the time.

A recent article in the New York Times Magazine helped me feel vindicated in sticking with my zone-out time. Writer Melissa Dahl says that the current emphasis on mindfulness in everything from ...

I suspect that President Obama's emphasis on public investment reflects less a desire to increase spending on infrastructure, R&D and the like than a platform from which to oppose anticipated ...