see also http://lesswrong.com/lw/dnj/critical_thinking_in_global_challenges_free/ and http://lesswrong.com/lw/dni/a_beginners_guide_to_irrational_behavior_free/
Coursera is running a course on behavioural neurology here: https://www.coursera.org/course/neurobehavior
Any LWers that to want the associated study group should visit ##patrickclass on irc.freenode.net or email patrick.robotham2@gmail.com .