Neuroscience News
Evidence that human brains replay our waking experiences while we sleep
4 min read · · Researchers provide the first evidence that the human brain replays waking experiences while we sleep. · Shared by 213, including Gregor B. Rosenauer, Jane, Thomas Power, Matthias Lampe, Desmond Williams
The Guardian
Like a moth to a flame, we’re drawn to metaphors to explain ourselves
3 min read · · We think we’re learning more about the brain, but are we just replacing one story with another? · Shared by 66, including Neuropsychology, Vaughan Bell, Desmond Williams
TNW
This startup is building a brain-reading device to take on Elon Musk’s Neuralink
2 min read · · 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… · Shared by 125, including Desmond Williams, Tauno, Oliver Ewinger, TNW Top Stories, Merkstatt, Thomas Power
the-scientist.com
Wanted: Healthy Brains
4 min read · · Brain banks have struggled to convince unaffected individuals to donate, hampering studies on “cognitively normal” neurodevelopment and aging. · Shared by 131, including Vaughan Bell, Patricia Churchland, Jonathan Kogan, Desmond Williams, Nigel Warburton 🇺🇦 #Abolishthemonarchy, Tauno, Prof Sarah-Jayne Blakemore
PsyPost.org
Neuroscience study uncovers psilocybin-induced changes in brain connectivity
1 min read · · New research published in Biological Psychology sheds light on the neurophysiological underpinnings of the psychedelic experience. The study provides new ... · Shared by 137, including fnord, Desmond Williams, Eric W. Dolan, Matthias Lampe, Brian D. Earp, Ph.D.
medium.com
5 Habits That Will Help Your Brain Stay in Peak Condition
~14 min read · · Train your brain, change your brain · Shared by 371, including Katja Evertz, Desmond Williams, Niklaus Gerber, gumorenos, Liv 😷, Bilal Aslam
Quanta Magazine
Hidden Computational Power Found in the Arms of Neurons
7 min read · · 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 #CES2023, Gary Marcus, Kevin Mitchell, Alex Barrera, AI, sircharlsxavier, Vaughan Bell, Faik Ersoy, Gregg Caruso, Desmond Williams, Christian Fauteux, AGI.Eth | AIKing.Eth, Dr. Marcell Vollmer 🇺🇦 #StaySafe & Carpe Diem, Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute, Ronald van Loon @SASsoftware #ExploreSAS
NPR
Feeling Artsy? Here's How Making Art Helps Your Brain
6 min read · · 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. · Shared by 144, including Desmond Williams, HealthyWomen.org, Shawn Venasse, Larry Ferlazzo, Chris Kresser, Jane, Lee Keyes, Guy Kawasaki, Katja Evertz, Cooper Professional Education
The Atlantic
A Famous Argument Against Free Will Has Been Debunked
9 min read · · For decades, a landmark brain study fed speculation about whether we control our own actions. It seems to have made a classic mistake. · Shared by 517, including Daniel Dennett, Nassim Nicholas Taleb, George J Huba PhD, Matthias Lampe, Christopher Allen, Liv 😷, Nigel Warburton 🇺🇦 #Abolishthemonarchy, Moheb Costandi, Vaughan Bell, Brian Ahier, Damian Madray, David Pearce, Jennifer Ouellette, Gabriele, Miguel Angel Escotet, Jane, Ed Yong, Gerd Leonhard, Timothy Lomauro, justin caouette
Fast Company
Why your brain’s so bad at letting go of negative comments
3 min read · · Plus: How you can train your brain to let go of this feedback. · Shared by 512, including jorge-ferrer, Helmi, Florian Hanke 🍎, LARRY ELKAN, Thomas Billeter, Desmond Williams, Matthias Lampe, Matt Heinz, Vikram Dutt, Tamsen Webster, Message Strategist (she/her), 瑞拿頭, Art Markman, commander zero, Gabriele, Liv 😷, Brian Laung Aoaeh, CFA, Thomas Power
Tim Urban
Neuralink and the Brain's Magical Future
· I knew the future would be shocking but this is a whole other level. · Shared by 1026, including Stephan Spencer, Nir Eyal, Nathan Baschez 📧, Azeem Azhar, Gerd Leonhard, Klaus Eck, Danielle! 🌩, Casey Smith, Howard Getson, Brian Balfour, Thomas Power, timoreilly, M.G. Siegler, Packy McCormick, Aleyda Solis 🇺🇦, Josep M. Ganyet, Brett King #Technosocialism #OptimalHumanity, Brian Roemmele, Gideonro, Chris Messina
Aeon+Psyche
Your brain does not process information and it is not a computer
~18 min read · · Your brain does not process information, retrieve knowledge or store memories. In short: your brain is not a computer · Shared by 1379, including worms cited, Daniel Boos, 🟣 Antonio Vieira Santos #FutureOfWork #InnoTrans2, Data Science Renee, Ricky Yean, Howard Getson, Nir Eyal, hiten.eth, Klaus Eck, Chris Messina, Matthias Sala, John Hagel, Ron McIntyre, Andreas Staub, Gideonro, Jonathon Moore, Werner Vogels, Todd Henry, Thomas Power, Mara Averick
Scientific American
Why Your Brain Needs Exercise
9 min read · · The evolutionary history of humans explains why physical activity is important for brain health · Shared by 788, 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
