We believe that people will use real-time fMRI feedback to hone cognitive strategies that will increase activation of brain regions. Download Download Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Rotate quotes activation brain cognitive
People have wanted to look inside the human mind, the human brain, for thousands of years. Christopher deCharms brainhumaninside Change image and share on social
We all know that as we form thoughts, they form deep channels in our minds and in our brains. Chronic pain is an example. If you burn yourself, you pull your hand away. But if you're still in pain in six months' or six years' time, it's because these circuits are producing pain that's no longer helping you. Christopher deCharms brainburnchannel share on social
Neurotechnology may benefit from questioning what kinds of low-information-content signals we can read and write before we try to upload and download consciousness. Christopher deCharms benefitconsciousnesscontent Change image and share on social
Language is possible due to a number of cognitive and physical characteristics that are unique to humans but none of which that are unique to language. Coming together they make language possible. But the fundamental building block of language is community. Daniel Everett blockbuildcharacteristic share on social
Our brains are wired such that it's difficult to take action until we feel at least some level of this emotional state. In fact, performance peaks under the heightened activation that comes with moderate levels of stress. As long as the stress isn't prolonged, it's harmless. Travis Bradberry actionactivationbrain share on social
Software options proliferate extremely easily - too easily, in fact - because too many options create tools that can't ever be used intuitively. Intuitive actions confine the detail work to a dedicated part of the brain, leaving the rest of one's mind free to respond with attention and sensitivity to the changing texture of the moment. Brian Eno actionattentionbrain share on social