Scientists have discovered a complex network of neurons in the heart, often referred to as a “mini-brain.” It plays a significant role in regulating heart function and responding to stress. This neural network, the intrinsic cardiac nervous system, contains approximately 40,000 neurons and communicates with the brain, suggesting that the […]
Monthly Archives: December 2024
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The article discusses the concept of “kind resilience,” which refers to the ability to bounce back from adversity while maintaining compassion and kindness towards oneself and others. It highlights how this resilience activates specific brain regions associated with emotional regulation, empathy, and social connection. The piece also offers practical strategies […]
The article below discusses the significant impact of awe on mental and physical well-being, emphasizing its role as a vital emotional experience that can enhance happiness, kindness, and social connections. Citing neuroscience research, it highlights how awe—defined by psychologist Dacher Keltner as a reaction to vast and mysterious phenomena—acts like […]
In an interview with Robert Temple, the discussion centers on plasma, the fourth state of matter, and its profound implications for our understanding of the universe. Temple explains that plasma, which comprises 99.9% of the universe, challenges traditional atomic physics and suggests a need for a new scientific framework. He […]
The article “Physicalism is Dead” discusses the philosophical stance of physicalism, which posits that everything, including mental states, can be explained by physical processes. The author argues that recent developments in neuroscience and philosophy challenge this view, suggesting that mental phenomena cannot be fully understood through physical explanations alone. The […]
The article “Science as We Know It Can’t Explain Consciousness, but a Revolution is Coming” discusses the limitations of current scientific paradigms in fully understanding consciousness. It highlights the ongoing debate surrounding the “hard problem” of consciousness, which questions why and how subjective experiences arise from physical processes in the […]