neuroscience
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How the mind designs itself
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1 min read
We are always making predictions about our future. When we infer, we ignite consciousness. Within the complex system of our neurocognitive wiring comes transparency we can’t explain. The external world processes through a symphony of brain loops. Thinking is on a mission to remain consistent, predictable, while wildly variable. To err is to make strides.…
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We can redesign our brain
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2 min read
“Who you are depends on what your neurons are up to, moment by moment,” writes David Eagleman in his book The Brain: The Story of You. The classical textbook tells us that our brains are immutable after a certain age, that in fact, our neurocognitive code is set in place right after our teens. But…
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Tips for boosting your memory and brain power
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2 min read
If you’re looking to boost your memory and brain power, this video contains some excellent tips and reminders. In summary: Exercise. Physical exercise helps form new brain cells and solidifies existing neurons. It also increases the hippocampus brain area which is responsible for memory and learning. Never stop learning. Learning something new builds new brain cells. In…
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“Who you are depends on what your neurons are up to, moment by moment.” — David Eagleman, The Brain: The Story of You
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Human plus machine 🤖
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1 min read
It’s inevitable. In technology, nothing stands still. We’ll know what we want to accomplish and we’ll do so with incredible pace and confidence. The only thing that stands in our way is lack of belief in the brain and body’s flexibility. Virtual or non-virtual reality, there will only be one continuous world. Everything else is…
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The woman who never forgets…anything
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1 min read
Imagine having a “highly superior autobiographical memory” (H.S.A.M). That’s the case for Australian Rebecca Sharrock who remembers everything from the time she was born to what she did on any particular Saturday a decade ago. ALL in clear detail. [clickToTweet tweet=”‘People can remember what they did last Saturday but I can remember what I did…