Can you learn in your sleep?
This idea – debunked in its early form decades ago – has recently been brought back again with some interesting new approaches. Continue reading Can you learn in your sleep?
Category: Cognition
Sound of Music or Sound of Silence: Why We Find Music Rewarding
Why does music hold such an important place in our lives? Insights from neuroscience.
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Language as a Thinking Tool
Thinking in another language may change your perception of the world Continue reading Language as a Thinking Tool
Brains in synchrony – the magic of being on the same wavelength
Most people have mixed feelings when it comes to teamwork. But how does your brain deal with it? Continue reading Brains in synchrony – the magic of being on the same wavelength
That little voice inside our heads
The silent production of words inside our brain (also referred in the literature as inner-voice or inner-speech), bridges language and thoughts. It’s estimated that we hear it for at least one-quarter of our conscious life! You are probably hearing it right now… Continue reading That little voice inside our heads
A New Wave of Capitalism
Is our autonomy becoming blurred by automation? Continue reading A New Wave of Capitalism
A BRIEF GAZE AT THE NEUROSCIENCE OF EYE GAZE
A BRIEF GAZE AT THE NEUROSCIENCE OF EYE GAZE The eyes are the window to your soul. ―William Shakespeare The eye has been frequently referred to as an opening, a portal into our souls. Making eye contact is a fundamental tool in establishing rapport between humans and some other animal species. It’s needed for all types of connections – social, romantic and professional. Surely there … Continue reading A BRIEF GAZE AT THE NEUROSCIENCE OF EYE GAZE
PAREIDOLIA AND THE PARANORMAL: Is Your Mind Playing Tricks on You?
Have you ever experienced something out of the ordinary? A whispering voice or a face in the shadows? These experiences may be frightening, but in reality, are natural and pretty cool! Continue reading PAREIDOLIA AND THE PARANORMAL: Is Your Mind Playing Tricks on You?
A tale of the default state of the brain
Do you have a default state? That is, in your mind (or is it your brain?)? How network dynamics help to answer the question of the many defaults. Continue reading A tale of the default state of the brain
Can we ever understand the brain?
Why this question is essentially equivalent to the mind-body problem and what we can learn about it from philosophy, machine learning and even mathematics. Continue reading Can we ever understand the brain?
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