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Evidence that human brains replay our waking experiences while we sleep

4 min read · From 2020 · Researchers provide the first evidence that the human brain replays waking experiences while we sleep.
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The Guardian

Like a moth to a flame, we’re drawn to metaphors to explain ourselves

3 min read · From 2020 · We think we’re learning more about the brain, but are we just replacing one story with another?
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TNW

This startup is building a brain-reading device to take on Elon Musk’s Neuralink

2 min read · From 2020 · Last year, Elon Musk came on stage to talk about his ambitious brain-interface company Neuralink, and sold people dreams of controlling an iPhone using only your brain. Now, the company has a new…
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the-scientist.com

Wanted: Healthy Brains

4 min read · From 2020 · Brain banks have struggled to convince unaffected individuals to donate, hampering studies on “cognitively normal” neurodevelopment and aging.
Reader View · Shared by 132, including Vaughan Bell, Patricia Churchland, Jonathan Kogan, Desmond Williams, Nigel Warburton 🧡 #RejoinEU 🇺🇦, Tauno, Prof Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
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PsyPost.org

Neuroscience study uncovers psilocybin-induced changes in brain connectivity

1 min read · From 2020 · New research published in Biological Psychology sheds light on the neurophysiological underpinnings of the psychedelic experience. The study provides new ...
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medium.com

5 Habits That Will Help Your Brain Stay in Peak Condition

~14 min read · From 2020 · Train your brain, change your brain
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Quanta Magazine

Hidden Computational Power Found in the Arms of Neurons

7 min read · From 2020 · The dendritic arms of some human neurons can perform logic operations that once seemed to require whole neural networks.
Shared by 124, including Ward Plunet, Brian Ahier, ipfconline 🇺🇦, Gary Marcus 🇺🇦, Kevin Mitchell, Alex Barrera, AI, sircharlsxavier, Vaughan Bell, Faik Ersoy, Gregg Caruso, Desmond Williams, Christian Fauteux, AIKing.Eth - Vincent Boucher, Dr. Marcell Vollmer 🇺🇦 #StaySafe & Carpe Diem, Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute, Ronald van Loon
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NPR

Feeling Artsy? Here's How Making Art Helps Your Brain

6 min read · From 2020 · Making art is fun. But there's a lot more to it. It might serve an evolutionary purpose — and emerging research shows that it can help us process difficult emotions and tap into joy.
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The Atlantic

A Famous Argument Against Free Will Has Been Debunked

9 min read · From 2019 · For decades, a landmark brain study fed speculation about whether we control our own actions. It seems to have made a classic mistake.
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Fast Company

Why your brain’s so bad at letting go of negative comments

3 min read · From 2019 · Plus: How you can train your brain to let go of this feedback.
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Tim Urban

Neuralink and the Brain's Magical Future

From 2017 · I knew the future would be shocking but this is a whole other level.
Reader View · Shared by 1022, including Stephan Spencer, Nir Eyal, Nathan Baschez, Azeem Azhar, Gerd Leonhard, Klaus Eck, Danielle 👩🏻‍💻, Casey Smith, Thomas Power, Brian Balfour, David Bauer, timoreilly, M.G. Siegler, Packy McCormick, Brian Roemmele, Howard Getson, Brett King #Technosocialism #OptimalHumanity, Chris Messina, Gideonro, Aleyda Solis 🇺🇦
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Aeon+Psyche

Your brain does not process information and it is not a computer

~18 min read · From 2016 · Your brain does not process information, retrieve knowledge or store memories. In short: your brain is not a computer
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science
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Scientific American

Why Your Brain Needs Exercise

9 min read · From 2019 · The evolutionary history of humans explains why physical activity is important for brain health
Reader View · Shared by 804, including Matthias Lampe, Jane, John Nosta, Sachin Rekhi, Evan Kirstel the $B2B Techfluencer, Eric Topol, Elena Neira, Miguel Angel Escotet, justin caouette, Stephanie A Kowalski, SusanaDeLeón, MD, Liv 😷, Elinor Stutz, USC, Anita Leirfall, Brian Laung Aoaeh, CFA, Ines Bieler, Ward Plunet, Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, Mike Taylor
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