Mathivation Research Lab Where Mathematics meets Human Experience

Attention Math Part 2: A Santacruz Case Study  A Santacruz Encounter: Donation, Deception, or the Mathematics of the Mind? A Mathivation Research Lab Initiative   " Sometimes the greatest mystery is not what happened before our eyes - but why we interpreted it the way we did." A Morning I Never Forgot It was the beginning of 2007 . I was walking through a quiet lane in Santacruz (West), Mumbai , on my way to complete some personal work. The street was unusually calm. In one corner sat an elderly man. He was not dressed like the stereotypical beggar. He appeared healthy, dignified, and neatly dressed in white. His white beard and moustache gave him the appearance of a wandering sage rather than someone asking for alms. Something about his eyes caught my attention. Without much thought, I decided to offer him ₹10 . At that very moment, I was speaking to my wife on the phone. The call remained connected throughout the encounter, making it easier for me to describe even...

Attention Math Part 1: Hypnotism When the Mind Changes the Equation A Mathivation Research Lab Initiative  "The greatest power is not controlling others. It is understanding how attention shapes our own reality." Introduction For centuries, hypnotism was surrounded by mystery. Some called it magic, while others dismissed it as an illusion. Today, neuroscience and psychology offer a more balanced understanding. Rather than supernatural power, hypnotism is increasingly viewed as a special state of focused attention in which suggestions may have a stronger influence on thoughts, feelings, or behaviour. At Mathivation Research Lab , we ask a different question: Can hypnotism be understood as a mathematical process of attention, belief, and suggestion? Instead of asking whether hypnosis is magical, let us observe the variables that influence human behaviour. A Curious Beginning Imagine your mind as a computer. Every second, thousands of thoughts compete for your attent...