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Who is That in the Mirror? Self-awareness Affects How We See Our Own Faces

Did you know that the way you see yourself in the mirror is different from the self in photos? This episode touches on fascinating research on the different pathways involved in what scientists call the mirrored versus the non-mirrored self. https://open.spotify.com/episode/05VXK5c7Avl6SjGk5OU0O8?si=NkcAz0HoR3io0gEwP16pLg Ever wondered what’s actually going on in your mind when you look at yourself in…

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Decoding the Mysteries of Perception: Strange-Face-in-the-Mirror Illusion

The Strange-Face-in-the-Mirror Illusion is an unexplained phenomenon where  after staring at your reflection in a dimly lit room, your face may begin to morph, distort or even turn into a monstrous creature, leaving you unsettled and questioning what you see. Join me, board-certified dermatologist Dr Teo Wan Lin, as I unravel mysterious perceptual phenomena on…

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Mindful Self-Compassion Workbook for Inner Well-Being  

In a fast-paced and demanding world, it is essential to prioritize our well-being and treat ourselves with kindness and compassion. Mindful self-compassion is a powerful practice that allows us to cultivate a deep sense of understanding, acceptance, and care towards ourselves. It involves integrating the principles of mindfulness and self-compassion to foster resilience, inner strength,…

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Dior Le Serum – The Science of Beauty

Ep 88: Le Serum by Dior Science– An Awakening of Skin LVMH research today reveals the phoenix flower— the mythical Longoza now in a fermented form. A total of 85 molecules penetrate deep into skin— anchoring mother cells at the dermo-epidermal junction. Instrumental studies show record efficacy— with skin-smoothening effects in 4 hours, double the…

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The Faces of Intelligent Beauty

Ep 87: The Faces of Intelligent Beauty in Ancient China: Shangguan Wan’er In the Tang Dynasty, Shangguan Wan’er, was an imperial consort also described as the female prime minister. Wan’er was groomed by Empress Wu Zetian, who is recognised as the only female sovereign in the history of China. Historical writings state that Wan’er’s grandfather…

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Exposing Beauty: A Dermatologist’s Beauty Secrets 

2023 The Year of the Exposome @drteowanlin Will you still love me, when I’m no longer young and beautiful? #beautytok #foreveryoung #agewell ♬ Young And Beautiful – Lana Del Rey The exposome refers to the sum of genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors that contribute to skin aging, the physiological process responsible for the appearance of…

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The Great Reset

Ep 84: The Great Beauty Reset  In the previous episode, we touched on how one of the key defining characteristics of aesthetic beauty- with respect to human-to-human perception, innately encompasses the intrinsic value of being alive. Continuing on, we delve into what the decay of beauty means, on a scientific basis. In a dystopian world of…

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Intelligent Beauty – Man vs AI

@drteowanlin What do you think? New podcast up 👆🏻 Ep 83: Beauty is Alive Can AI win in the game of beauty? When AlphaGo, a computer program based on deep learning networks, developed to play the board game Go, beat the reigning world champion Lee Sedol, alarm bells went off. Is AI now on track…

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Why We Dream – The Secret of A Beautiful Mind

Ep 82: Surreal Dreams – The Secret to A Beautiful Mind The hippocampus plays a crucial role in memories, imagination as well as the process of dreaming. Ever wonder why we dream? Are human minds designed to replicate reality in the imaginary world of dreams? What scientists now consider essential to healthy brain functioning- dreams…

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Butterfly Brain Games: Beauty and Art in a Game

A Brain Game To Change Your Perception- Inside Out Beauty Ep 81: Butterfly Brain Games~ Beauty in a Game of Chance In our Anniversary Podcast Special, we celebrate beauty with a game. I created Butterfly Brain Games as a companion to this podcast where we entertain alternative ideas about what is beautiful. In this game,…