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Executive Function (EF) and Philanthropy: A Case Example

Back on February 5th, 2013, we announced that the Foundation had started the process of shifting its Mission Focus to include Executive Function Theory. A number of you emailed us to wish us well. Thanks very much for those well wishes. A few of you wished us well and then effectively asked, “What’s EF and […]

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FHL Foundation Shifts Mission Focus to Executive Function (EF)

At our recent board meeting (01.29.13) the board voted to change the Foundation’s Mission Statement in the following way: To explicitly promote Executive Function Theory as a guiding principle toward understanding and solving societal problems. We are shifting focus from Bowlbian attachment to Executive Function Theory. We’re not leaving behind attachment; we’re adding EF to […]

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Summarizing “Hamlet’s BlackBerry: Building a Good Life in the Digital Age” (part 14)

To refresh your memory, here’s my “sum the sum” from part 13 of my summary of Hamlet’s Blackberry: Marshall McLuhan is probably best known for coining the phrase “The medium is the message.” The transfer of a message not only includes the information itself but also information concerning the medium used. The medium sends implied information. […]

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Summarizing “Hamlet’s BlackBerry: Building a Good Life in the Digital Age” (part 13)

Happy New Year everyone! To refresh your memory (after our Holiday break), here’s my “sum the sum” from part 12 of my summary of Hamlet’s Blackberry: Ben Franklin realized he suffered from what we would call today ADHD (attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder). Franklin used rituals centered on acquiring certain virtues to improve his Executive Function […]

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