FeaturedNeuroscience·September 3, 2020·4 min readIs Consciousness Continuous or Discrete? Maybe It’s BothA new two-stage model seeks to answer a longstanding philosophical debate over whether consciousness is continuous or discrete. Findings suggest discrete consciousness is preceded by a long-lasting unconscious processing period.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceNeuroscience Videos·December 21, 2018·5 min readHow a Trippy 1980s Video Effect Might Help Explain ConsciousnessResearchers argue consciousness may be caused by the way the brain generates energetic feedback loops.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·November 12, 2018·3 min readDynamic Audiovisuals Increase Spectator Attention, But Inhibit Conscious ProcessingStudy reports audiovisual editing causes an increase in activity in visual processing areas, while continuous and orderly editing produces more cognitive processing activity.Read More