by Vanda North
Why might the word ‘plastic’ be so important in your life?

When you think of plastic, you may think of:

• Cleaning up the planet…
• Trying to use fewer plastic bags…
• The amazing forms and shapes into which plastic can be molded or…
• The versatility of the compound from thin (paper-like) to very solid.

However, you may not know that it is also thought to be “One of the most extraordinary discoveries of the 20th Century” by Dr. Norman Doidge, psychiatrist, researcher & author. Every new memory or activity that you perform is thanks to the ‘plasticity’ of your brain. Continue reading →