From a shadow on a ceiling mistaken for a saint to village mothers asking for imported kiwis and oats for a child with diarrhea, our pattern-seeking brain is easily primed. Explore how evolutionary survival traits like face pareidolia and neurodiversity are being hijacked by modern wellness marketing—and why returning to local, evidence-based wisdom is our best defense.
Monthly Archives: August 2026
Should We Ban Smartphones for Our Kids? A Neurobiological Perspective
Should we ban smartphones for kids? Developmental pediatrician Dr. Ramakanta Mahapatra explains the neurobiological differences between a pre-pubertal brain (<12) and an adolescent brain (13+), dopamine loops, and why a 1-year delay protects neural architecture.
Dr Ramakanta's Ideas 