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The cognitive shuffle technique I invented to help people fall asleep has received a surge of media attention this year. It’s been featured in The New York Times (again), The Guardian (for the third time), BBC Science Focus, CNN, and more. But the cognitive shuffle wasn’t pulled out of thin air. It’s grounded in my … Continue reading Inside the Sleeper’s Mind: The Theory Behind the Cognitive Shuffle| CogZest
I published this on my substack: 🔗 Omni-links : The Concept You Didn’t Know You Needed. Please let me know what you think in the comments there.| CogZest
Apple’s macOS is built on powerful automation foundations, yet many of Apple’s own apps fail to support basic linking capabilities that knowledge workers and developers need. Apps like Messages, Notes, and Podcasts lack public APIs and don’t even offer a simple “Copy Link” menu item. This creates a| CogZest
On Substack I have published an update to the body scanning, breath, and mantra meditation. BSBM+ optionally includes an unstructured meditation. This advanced form of meditation is now known as BSMB+, and illustrated below. Please take a look and let me know your thoughts via comments on Substack or below.| CogZest
I’ve changed the address of this blog post to https://cogzest.com/2025/07/bsbm-meditation-a-multi-anchor-practice-for-meta-cognitive-control/| CogZest
I’ve developed a structured meditation technique designed to enhance meta-cognitive control and attentional flexibility. It’s called BSBM Meditation, short for Body Scanning, Breath, and Mantra. This approach weaves together three core practices—body scanning, breath awareness, and mantra repetition—into a single, cohesive routine. Optionally, it can be followed by a phase of reflective meditation, as outlined … Continue reading ✨BSBM Meditation: A Multi-Anchor Practice for Meta-C...| CogZest
The web is overflowing with information. Whether you’re saving research, must-read articles, or digital breadcrumbs for projects, a good bookmarking strategy is essential to cognitive productivity. I just published a guide comparing 10 bookmarking tools and services for the Mac, including both well-known names and some powerful under-the-radar options. 🔍 Here’s a taste of what … Continue reading 10 Bookmarking Tools to Choose From| CogZest
I’ve compiled one of the most extensive collections of science-informed sleep tips you’ll find online. These aren’t just folk psychological recommendations, but grounded in research, and the list continues to evolve. ✅ Tips for falling asleep ✅ Advice on staying asleep ✅ What to do if you wake in the middle of the night ✅ … Continue reading Updated List of Recommendations for Better Sleep| CogZest
One of the main things I do is research and develop cognitive tools for productivity and sleep (sleep is necessary for productivity and wellness!). They include the cognitive shuffle, mySleepButton, Hookmark and Cognitive Productivity books. Deep work is a form of cognitive productivity discussed ex| CogZest
This is a draft manifesto for an integrative design-oriented (IDO) approach to understanding humans as autonomous agents ("cognitive science", "AI", "psychology", etc.) Researchers are invited to contribute/participate. This manifesto (in progress) is meant to be a collaborative effort for publica| CogZest
https://cogzest.com/books/ I ( Luc P. Beaudoin) have been writing books while doing integrative design-oriented "cognitive" science and running CogSci Apps. My research is theoretical and applied. I'm also involved as non-principal in empirical research (experiments, etc.) My R&D and writing de| CogZest
Sunday evening, I led a humanist meeting on self-regulation of emotion with and without music. We discussed the following questions: What is the nature of emotions? How do emotions and moods differ? What can go wrong when one fails at self-regulation of emotion (in the moment and more general| CogZest
