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VOLUME CIII | JUL 2025
Optimists think alike—and brain scans just proved it
When imagining the future, optimists’ brains tend to look remarkably alike, while pessimists show more varied neural activity. This neurological alignment could explain why optimists are often more socially in sync with others.
Aiyana Tremblay
Aiyana is an Indigenous educator from Alberta, with a background in environmental science and community wellness programs. She volunteers as an author to explore how traditional knowledge intersects with modern neuroscience to unlock human resilience and potential.