Anxiety is like your mind going on a roller coaster, constantly preparing for potential threats in the future. It can be split into two parts: state anxiety, which comes and goes, and trait anxiety, which is more stable. But do these two dimensions of anxiety share similar brain mechanisms? That’s what this study set out […]
Published on June 23, 2022
Just like a symphony, the brain is a vast ensemble of interconnected regions working together to produce cognition. To understand this collaboration, researchers have developed PyMVPD, a powerful toolbox that allows them to examine the intricate patterns of dependence between brain regions. Using PyMVPD, scientists can model and explore how these regions interact using multivariate […]
Published on June 23, 2022
Just like a supportive coach or mentor can help us achieve our goals and become better versions of ourselves, artificial agents have the potential to augment human abilities beyond what we can currently imagine. While most artificial intelligence focuses on functional tasks, this paper explores how machines can enhance uniquely human capacities like wellbeing and […]
Published on June 23, 2022