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Find balance and peace in every moment Life is ephemeral and ever-changing; in Japan, it's called ukiyo - "floating world." How can we adapt to its fluctuations without being overcome? The answer is nagomi: a philosophy of balance - and the secret to a harmonious life. Neuroscientist Ken Mogi shares wisdom from Japanese history and culture to explain how nagomi can help you: have happy relationships with loved ones who disagree engage with the natural world without diminishing its beauty strive for improvement while accepting imperfection strike a balance to achieve calm. If you've ever enjoyed a perfect bite of sushi - fresh fish, white rice, a hint of wasabi, maybe with a sip of sake - then you've already tasted what nagomi can achieve.
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(Japanese) (English) (Thai) Kenichir? "Ken" Mogi ( Mogi Kenichir?) is a Japanese scientist. He is a senior researcher at Sony Computer Science Laboratories and a visiting professor at the Tokyo Institute of Technology. According to the profile posted at his personal blog, his mission is "to solve the so-called mind-brain problem. "After graduating from the University of Tokyo in 1985 with a degree in science and in 1987 with a degree in law, Mogi received in 1992 a Ph. D. with the thesis "Mathematical Model of Muscle Contraction".Ken Mogi was Japan's first TED speaker. He presented in 2012 March. Mogi has published over 50 books, most of which are written in Japanese. They cover not only brain science but also includes, but not limited to, philosophy, history, art, education, and linguistics. His books have been frequently used as a source of university entrance examinations. His book "N? to Kas?" (????, "Brain and Imagination") has received 2005 Hideo Kobayashi award, and another book "Ima Koko kara Subete no Basho e" (????????????, "From Here, to Everywhere") has received 2008 Takeo Kuwabara academic award.
