As mentioned yesterday, over the next six weeks several experts will be sharing their thoughts on Brain Waves.  Here is an overview of what the the first three will be covering:

July 28-Aug 1: The Future of Work is Play

• Pat Kane, author of the forthcoming book, The Play Ethic: Living Creatively in the New Century (MacMillan 2004). "Play will be to the 21st century what work was to the last 300 years of industrial society - our dominant way of knowing, doing and creating value."   See Brain Waves Post:  Harry Potter and the Rise of Kidults

Aug 4-8: Personal Experiences with Neurotechnology

• Steven Johnson, author of Emergence and Interface Culture describes his experiences with brain imaging, neurofeedback and other mind oriented topics. Steven also writes the Emerging Technology column for Discover magazine each month.  See Brain Waves Post: Express Yourself

Aug 11-15: Neuroeconomics, Trust and Neurosociology

• Paul Zak is the Director of the Center for Neuroeconomics Studies at Claremont Graduate University.  He is a leading researcher on the neurobiology of trust and is in the process of raising money for a new Center for Brain Studies in the Inland Empire.  If you are interested in becoming a donor please contact Paul or myself.  See Brain Waves Post: Economics From the Neurons Up

More guest blogger introductions tomorrow.