Cognitive Science

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Cognition falters at ~4 Hz in Parkinson’s disease

Cognitive impairments are common in Parkinson’s disease (PD). We have linked this deficit to attenuated midfrontal 1–8-Hz activity that fails to engage cortical cognitive networks. We discuss the consequences of these impairments and how they might be leveraged for PD-specific neurophysiological markers and for novel brain stimulation paradigms. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David […]

Published on July 13, 2024

Introduction to Progress and Puzzles of Cognitive Science

Cognitive Science, Volume 48, Issue 7, July 2024. 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 for the Success of Society. With a keen interest in exploring the untapped potential […]

Published on July 12, 2024

Mental state decoders: game-changers or wishful thinking?

Decoding mental and perceptual states using fMRI has become increasingly popular over the past two decades, with numerous highly-cited studies published in high-profile journals. Nevertheless, what have we learned from these decoders? In this opinion, we argue that fMRI-based decoders are not neurophysiologically informative and are not, and likely cannot be, applicable to real-world decision-making. […]

Published on July 11, 2024