CMAC has been developing a novel program to help those suffering from Chronic Nightmare Disorder. Led by Dr. Patrick McNamara, our Rescript team uses Oculus Rift virtual reality technology to[…]
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Category: Research Reports
Here, CMAC offers in-depth analyses of our findings and summaries of our project deliverables in the form of Research Reports.
Boston’s role at the center of vaccine history in the U.S.
Threads of both vaccine development and vaccine resistance can be found throughout the course of American history. Hesitancy over vaccine development was prominent before the first vaccine was created, and[…]
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Brain-based technologies for spiritual enhancement
Spirit tech refers to brain-based technologies used to guide spiritual enhancement. The future of spirituality is here and growing. Empowered by knowledge, we can help shape how communities will embrace[…]
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February Research Meeting: Survey Data on Religious and Secular Sentiment in Turkey
After a winter break hiatus, CMACers are back to the grindstone. We had our first research meeting of 2019 on Wednesday, February 20, and heard from guest presenter and BU[…]
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Religious Ritual, Violence, and Anxiety: An Agent-Based Model
Does religion play a causal role in promoting anxiety between groups? In a recent paper published in the Journal of Artificial Societies and Social Simulation, CMAC researchers collaborated with the[…]
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Rhythm, Synchrony and Complex Social Coordination: An Imperfect Fit
Here’s an interesting fact: no other animals can keep a beat as well as humans can. From drumming to dancing to marching in time, humans have a unique knack for[…]
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Building the MODCompanion
We are faced with decisions and forced to make calculations on a daily basis. Which bus should I take to be on time to work? Which restaurant has the fastest[…]
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