Many people would quickly say that our dreams and consciousness are completely opposite experiences. However, since we remember the dreams in most cases, we can actually state that dreams are exactly the experiences deeply rooted in consciousness. In fact, they are among the most unique and vivid experiences of this kind. Even those who argue […]
Visual Attention and Consciousness
It does not need to be a very persuasive argument for us to understand the meaning of paying attention as we witness something visually or receive information through conversation. We also know, almost intuitively, that this has to be related to awareness and consciousness. However, scientific definition of that attention is not easy to comprehend. […]
Wild and Structured Consciousness
From the philosophical point of view, consciousness can be considered quite wild. Our experience of the things like shooting pain or encountering intense color is quite different in its mechanism from processing information that is structured. This conclusion is the result of studies of empirical nature where scientists looked at cognitive functions of our brain […]
Consciousness and Memory
When discussing consciousness, we are quick to discount the importance of memory, yet this is one of the most influential factors that contribute to our consciousness. Memory is often connected to perception. We think of memory of an event as a confirmation of the event happening, because we don’t question the existence of something we […]
WUSTL physicist debates ‘quantum mind’ at New York roundtable | The Source – Washington University in St. Louis News
Professor of physics Mark Alford participated in a roundtable discussion about the quantum mind and consciousness. Stuart Hameroff of the University of Arizona participated as well, arguing that perception and consciousness arise from the collapse of the wave function of quantum-entangled electrons in the brain. Alford took the other side of the debate, insisting that […]
David Attenborough’s Life in Color – Issue 107: The Edge
Yearly Jackson Wild media awards are given to exemplary storytellers in the field of science and nature. Once could consider it the science and nature Oscar. The 2021 honoree is David Attenborough, who put together a beautiful documentary series for Netflix, entitled Life in Color. The title itself suggests a strong nod to beautiful cinematography, […]
Can You Split the Mind by Splitting the Brain?
Some scientists have theorized that it is possible to have two minds by disconnecting the two cortices within the human brain. In 1981, research conducted by Sperry, a Nobel prize winner, discovered that indeed, a split brain is capable of producing two minds. However, more recent research has suggested that this theory may not be […]
Meditation Training Reduces Long-Term Stress, Hair Analysis Shows
Current pandemic has renewed interest in yoga and practice of meditation. They have been shown to reduce the anxiety and help people deal with stress in more effective ways. Now, there’s a new study that adds scientific proof to these claims. Research team has taken samples of hair from people practicing meditation and, after a […]
Is yoga a religion?
Even though it is an ancient practice, yoga is very popular in today’s world. There was a spike in interest during the pandemic, as we changed the way we live and reflect on what is important. People who practice yoga do it almost religiously, but the question is whether yoga is actually a religion. The […]
Can 10 Minutes of Meditation Make You More Creative?
Many people are turning to the practice of meditation to improve their mental ability when it comes to creative tasks. One type of meditation is mindfulness meditation. This practice is used by top US companies to improve their employees mental states. An expert on mindfulness if Danny Penman who theorizes that meditation can boost creative […]