Cognitive Science

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Mapping the Inner Workings of the Brain: A Journey through the Sensorimotor System

Imagine exploring a vast network of interconnected highways, each with its own traffic flow and purpose. That’s exactly what researchers did when studying the sensorimotor system in young and older individuals. By analyzing resting-state functional MRI data, they uncovered fascinating differences between the two age groups. In young individuals, information flowed efficiently and rapidly, like […]

Published on October 10, 2023

Grid cells, border cells, and discrete complex analysis

Imagine you’re exploring a new city, and as you stroll through its streets, you can’t help but notice that your excitement builds as you approach its borders. Well, it turns out that the brain’s navigational cells, called grid cells, behave in a similar way. Scientists have discovered a mechanism called discrete complex analysis on a […]

Published on October 10, 2023

Cracking the Code of Belief with an Evolutionary Twist

Understanding the puzzle of belief is like trying to solve a complex jigsaw puzzle. Researchers Van Leeuwen and Lombrozo have proposed a solution by categorizing beliefs based on their shared functions and traits. But there’s still one missing piece to the puzzle – distinguishing between proper and derived functions of belief-generating cognitive systems. To find […]

Published on October 9, 2023