Month: August 2022

Symbols and mental programs: a hypothesis about human singularity

Natural language is often seen as the single factor that explains the cognitive singularity of the human species. Instead, we propose that humans possess multiple internal languages of thought, akin to computer languages, which encode and compress structures in various domains (mathematics, music, shape…). These languages rely on cortical circuits distinct from classical language areas. […]

Published on August 4, 2022

US Declares Monkeypox Outbreak a Public Health Emergency

Monkeypox has become a raging fire across the United States, prompting the country to declare a public health emergency. This declaration opens the floodgates for additional funding and resources to combat the disease. With over 6,600 cases reported in the country, monkeypox is spreading like wildfire. It’s as if sparks from a single firecracker have […]

Published on August 4, 2022