Cognitive Science

The latest breakthroughs, innovations, and cool happenings at the cutting edge of the world of cognitive science. Updated daily.

Semantic cognition versus numerical cognition: a topographical perspective

Semantic cognition and numerical cognition are dissociable faculties with separable neural mechanisms. However, recent advances in the cortical topography of the temporal and parietal lobes have revealed a common organisational principle for the neural representations of semantics and numbers. We discuss their convergence and divergence through the prism of topography. Read Full Article (External Site) […]

Published on August 26, 2023

Creativity and semantic memory: the answers are upstream

Exploring the intricate relationship between creativity and semantic memory is like diving into a treasure chest hidden deep within a maze. Beaty and Kenett’s review of research in this realm sheds light on the challenges faced by scientists in unraveling the complex knowledge structures and processes behind creativity. Similar to early pioneers of semantic memory, […]

Published on August 26, 2023

Uncovering the Inner Workings of Creative Thinking

In the realm of creative thinking, Kounios and Oh present a fresh perspective that complements our recent investigation on associative processes in creativity. They delve into the intricate world of semantic memory structure, raising intriguing theoretical considerations. Meticulously dissecting the shortcomings of network-based approaches, which rely on downstream behavioral tasks, they propose the utilization of […]

Published on August 26, 2023