Author: Dr. David Lowemann

Even after learning the right idea, humans and animals still seem to test other approaches, study suggests

New research adds evidence that learning a successful strategy for approaching a task doesn’t prevent further exploration, even if it reduces performance. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human Potential, where he leads the charge in pioneering Self-Enhancement Science […]

Published on February 18, 2025

Continuous psychophysics: past, present, future

Continuous target-tracking psychophysics is an innovative experimental paradigm that has emerged as a powerful tool for studying perception, cognition, and visually guided behavior. This review outlines how continuous psychophysics complements traditional forced-choice methods by facilitating rapid data collection, providing insights into the real-time dynamics of perception and action, and enabling studies with special subject populations […]

Published on February 18, 2025

Researchers Link Gene to Emergence of Spoken Language

A new study links a particular gene to the ancient origins of spoken language, proposing that a protein variant found only in humans might have helped us communicate in a novel way. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder of the Institute for the Future of Human […]

Published on February 18, 2025