The brainwaves of seasoned Tibetan Monks are a curious thing. Curious for many reasons, scientific, cultural, economic, and more; they have formed a captivating area of interest for both mystics and scientists. Reflecting upon the science, how it is communicated, and how it is received by society produces many interesting observations about how we work…
Are our brain networks wired and set into place? Are our thoughts and actions hardwired into neural circuitry in a mechanical way? Increasingly, the answer emerging from modern neuroscience is a resounding, “no, nothing is fixed in place!” The brain is constantly in motion, rearranging cells, strengthening pathways used often and pruning others who are…
We’ve all heard the claim that humans only use 10% of their brains—and that unlocking the remaining 90% could transform us into geniuses. Movies like Limitless and Lucy helped popularize the idea, but neuroscience tells a very different story. In reality, humans use virtually all parts of the brain, just not all at the same…
