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It is a good feeling when two things I love intersect each other. This happened in January when the field of Brain Education, which I have been developing for nearly 30 years, was presented at a conference of the United Nations. Two years ago it became apparent to me that the common core of all the programs and projects that my colleagues and I have been creating is the human brain. The brain has a key role in determining the quality of our physical health, mental capacity, and spiritual harmony. Brain Education is about understanding the brain system, and utilizing more of its extraordinary potential. In our modern era, when we face tremendous risks to our environment and humanity, more of us need to access more of our infinite creativity to contribute to the enhancement of human life and this planet’s viability. I am grateful to Dr. Warrington Parker and staff of the Korea Institute of Brain Science (KIBS) and International Brain Education Association (IBREA) for presenting “Brain Education for Human Rights and Dignity,” to the Educational Committee of the Conference of NGO’s in Consultative Status at the United Nations, New York, January 17, 2008.  Dr. Warrington Parker speaks passionately about Brain Education The United Nations has enlarged its vision and activities beyond peace to include its causes – such as the economic, social, health, education and environment factors. Thus, it was reasonable for the UN to reach beyond the resources of its member governments and welcome NGO participation. The UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) recognizes certain NGOs that can bring expertise to the UN’s dialogues and projects. It was an honor, in July 2007, that ECOSOC approved KIBS (of which I am the president) as a NGO with consultative status. I believe that the foundations of Brain Education are securely built on neuroscience and the behavior sciences, and its potential applications in diverse fields – such as health, education, business and peace – offer hope and help to the world. Set as favorite Bookmark
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