Several years ago, I read Dark Matter and Recursion by Blake Crouch and loved them both. But when I picked them up again a few weeks ago, I realized I couldn’t remember any details from either book—it’s like I’m reading them for the first time! It’s wild how fuzzy my memory is. The upside? IContinueContinue reading “The Malleability of Reality: Exploring Choice, Memory, and Time in Blake Crouch’s Worlds”
Category Archives: Cognition
Accelerating the Path to Functional Digital Brain Replicas
[Image] I often pondered whether the physiological state of the brain encapsulates all cognitive aspects about a person—their memories, preferences, biases, and interests. Could it be that all of these defining aspects are embodied in the physical state of the brain at any given moment? I suspect so. If this hypothesis holds true, then creatingContinueContinue reading “Accelerating the Path to Functional Digital Brain Replicas”
Harmony in Motion: How Pianists Master Multitasking
[Written by ChatGPT] Taking on the challenge of learning piano in your 40s can feel like standing at the base of a mountain, staring up at its daunting heights. While the idea of playing beautiful melodies might be a long-held dream, the reality of starting later in life comes with its unique hurdles. Unlike children,ContinueContinue reading “Harmony in Motion: How Pianists Master Multitasking”
Book Club: Cognitive Awakening
Yesterday, I attended a book club meeting centered around a popular Chinese book titled <认知觉醒> Cognitive Awakening. Having delved into the first two chapters, I was particularly struck by the book’s insightful exploration of the triune brain model and its profound connection to human behavior. The author’s clear explanations provided me with a deeper understandingContinueContinue reading “Book Club: Cognitive Awakening”
A Neuro Symphony: Books by Dr. Monty Lyman
I recently started reading The Remarkable Life of the Skin by Dr. Monty Lyman, and right at the beginning, the author’s note captivated me with its eloquence. Naturally, I had to learn more about the person behind this beautifully written book. To my surprise, Dr. Monty Lyman is not only a young physician but alsoContinueContinue reading “A Neuro Symphony: Books by Dr. Monty Lyman”
Human Memory: The World’s Fuzziest Compression Algorithm
[Written by ChatGPT] Ah, human memory. That beautiful, terrible, unpredictable mess of neurons we rely on to recall everything from our first crush to where we left our phones. If our brains were a data storage system, they’d be labeled “lossy compression” in bold red letters—because nothing comes back the same way it went in.ContinueContinue reading “Human Memory: The World’s Fuzziest Compression Algorithm”
What is Homophily?
ChatGPT introduced the word “homophily” to me yesterday, and I learned that its antonym is “heterophily.” I had never encountered either term before. Apparently, homophily is the tendency for people to associate with others who are similar to themselves. Doesn’t this remind you of some common expressions? “Birds of a feather flock together,” “great mindsContinueContinue reading “What is Homophily?”
Exploring the Mystery of Conscious and Unconscious Thinking
[Written with help from ChatGPT] Thinking is one of the most fascinating aspects of being human. We all experience the constant stream of thoughts in our minds, but where do these thoughts come from? Are they deliberate creations of our conscious mind, or do they emerge from the shadows of the unconscious, bubbling up likeContinueContinue reading “Exploring the Mystery of Conscious and Unconscious Thinking”
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