Boredom isn't the enemy of productivity or a sign of laziness; instead, it initiates processes in your mind that cannot be activated any other way.
Stanford researchers tested leading AI models on their ability to navigate space and found surprisingly poor results.
NeuroBlog
How Animals Recognize Themselves in a Mirror – and Why Cats Are a Whole Different Story
Psychology & Society • Animal Behavior
The mirror test is one of the most beautiful and unsettling experiments in the science of consciousness: it calls into question what we consider a privilege of the mind.
An exploration of what draws us back to our favorite songs: the meaning of the lyrics or the magic of the music, and why this debate has remained relevant for centuries, dating back to the time of the troubadours.
NeuroBlog
Brain in a Vat: Why a Personality Transplant Is a Beautiful Lie
The Future & Futurology • Technologies
A brain transplant sounds like a salvation from death, but what if we lose ourselves along with our skulls? We explore why consciousness can't be moved around like a piece of luggage.
NeuroBlog
How Curiosity Protects Your Brain From Aging
Personal Growth & Learning • Developmental Psychology
Let's explore why the desire to learn new things isn't just a hobby, but a powerful tool for keeping your mind sharp for years to come.