DARPA’s “INSPIRE” Program Seeks to Revolutionize Our Understanding of How the Brain Constructs Reality
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New Research Reveals Where Love Lives in the Brain
In a recent study, researchers at Aalto University used Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI) to explore how different types of love activate the brain.
Is That A “Hidden Consciousness” In Your Brain, Or Are You Just Happy to See Me?
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
This week on The Debrief Weekly Report...
Stephanie and Kenna are back for a new season of The Debrief Weekly Report. In this episode, they take a mental dip into new findings regarding "hidden consciousness" inside the brain. They also discuss why playing video games is good for your mental well being, and a brand new bandage that uses water and electrical currents to heal wounds faster!
Is The Universe Conscious? Growing Dissatisfaction with Materialist Views of the Mind Are Propelling a Resurgence in Panpsychism
Panpsychism, the theory that the universe itself is a conscious entity, has seen renewed interest in academia in recent years.
Groundbreaking Study Reveals “Hidden Consciousness” in Up to 25% of Unresponsive Patients
New research reveals up to 25% of unresponsive patients possess "hidden consciousness," challenging long held views in healthcare.
‘Acid for Squares’ Explores Mind-Expanding Psychedelic Experiences in Groundbreaking New Podcast
Transformative psychedelic experiences, healing through plant medicines, and UFO disclosure are all among the topics that will be explored in 'Acid for Squares.'
Consciousness Could be Driven by “Eureka” Moments, Challenging Past Ideas About the Mind’s Greatest Mysteries
A promising new method of studying consciousness and its phases of cognitive processes focuses on learning curves and behavioral observations.
Sleeping While Awake? AI Helps Scientists Reveal the New Science of Micro-Sleep States
New research into sleep and wakefulness radically undermines a century of thought, as the two states are shown not to be as distinct as scientists previously believed.
Study Finds Mindfulness Training May Induce Altered States of Consciousness
A recent study by researchers from the University of Cambridge found that mindfulness training can lead to participants experiencing “disembodiment and unity" and altered states of consciousness.
First-Of-Its-Kind Master’s Degree in Psychedelics and Consciousness Will Analyze Link Between Science and Spirituality
The University of Ottawa is offering a first-of-its-kind Master's degree program studying the medical and spiritual aspects of psychedelics. as well as their links to human consciousness.
Breakthrough Study Uncovers Brain Network Key to Human Consciousness
Scientists identify brain network essential for consciousness, offering new insights into neurological disorders.
Lucid Dreaming Breakthrough Achieved as Researchers Report Successful Control of a Virtual Object While Sleeping
California researchers at REMspace say the first two-way control of a virtual object by participants while lucid dreaming has been documented.
Exploring Infant Consciousness Development: New Research Reveals Babies Likely Develop Consciousness in the Womb
Insights into infant consciousness development are showcased in new research that explores when and how awareness emerges in babies within the womb.
Riding the Gravitational Waves of Your Mind
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SUBSCRIBE TO ‘THE DEBRIEF WEEKLY REPORT’: Apple Podcasts | Spotify On today’s episode, we discuss the GWB discovery, a 25-year-old bet...
25-Year Academic Wager Settled as the Mystery of Consciousness Remains Elusive
A 25-year wager between a renowned neuroscientist and philosopher has finally come to a conclusion with consciousness remaining a mystery.
New Study Finds Evidence For a Surge in Consciousness-Related Brain Activity Near-Death
New study reveals a surge in consciousness in the dying brain, shedding light on enigmatic near-death experiences.
A “Quantum Brain” Could Solve The Hard Problem of Consciousness, New Research Suggests
New research claims to have observed quantum entanglement in the brain, suggesting that a "quantum brain" might solve the hard problem of consciousness.
Controversial Theory of Consciousness Challenged by New Study Involving Mysterious Brain Region
New research seems to show that a popular theory of consciousness centered on a region of the brain known as the claustrum is likely wrong.
Is Consciousness Really a Memory System For Our Interactions With Reality? New Research Says Maybe.
A new study proposes a novel theory of consciousness as a memory system that records our unconscious interactions with reality.
Solving the Hard Problem of Consciousness: Physicist Nir Lahav Ph.D. on a Relativistic Theory of Consciousness
Dr. Nir Lahav explains how a relativistic approach to the hard problem of consciousness may help us unravel some of the perplexing questions we have about the brain, and other mysteries of the mind.
Consciousness Mystery Could Be Solved By This Compelling New Physics Theory
A new physics theory proposes novel solutions to a longstanding mystery, which philosophers call the hard problem of consciousness.
In Psychedelic Therapy, The “Mystical Experience” Could Be Key
A recent study further supports that altered states of consciousness are the key to psychedelic therapy, after finding no positive impact from psilocybin microdosing.
Is Reality an Illusion? New Research Explores How Perception Influences Physical Responses
New research on perception feeds into the debate that reality is, fundamentally, just an illusion.
How Can we Guide Our Life?
In the future, could an interactive artificial intelligence (AI) system answer questions for us, and carry the flame of life and consciousness?
No, Neural Networks are Not Conscious
Despite alarmist headlines in recent news, neural networks are not conscious. Here is what AI experts are really saying.
New Research Lays The Foundation For Exploring Quantum Consciousness
New research demonstrating quantum motion within fractals, has laid the foundation for further exploring the theory of quantum consciousness.
LSD Induced Changes May Explain How Brain Generates Behavior
Researchers have found that LSD causes changes in the brain that may offer insight into how the brain actually directs behavior.
Marijuana Can Induce Feelings of “Oceanic Boundlessness” Similar to Psychedelics, New Research Suggests
New research suggests Tetrahydrocannabinol or THC – the psychoactive ingredient most commonly found in marijuana – can induce...
New Study Explains Why You Have Weird Dreams
New research not only attempts to explain why we dream, but offers a unique explanation of why our dreams are so freaking weird.
Researchers Locate The ‘Gateway to Consciousness’
Researchers zeroed in on the brain's anterior insular cortex, and found that it plays key role in human consciousness.
Hypnosis Radically Alters How The Brain Processes Information, New Study Finds
In a new study, researchers from the University of Turku in Finland found the brain’s normal information processes...
Mind-Bending Study Shifts Our Understanding of Dreams
An international study of 36 participants from four different countries (United States, Germany, France, and the Netherlands) discovered a...
Scientist Proposes a New Theory for the Mystery of Consciousness
Dr. Johnjoe McFadden's 'Cemi Field Theory of Consciousness' proposes consciousness is actually the brain's energy field.
Dr. Johnjoe McFadden's 'Cemi Field Theory of Consciousness' proposes consciousness is actually the brain's energy field.
Dr. Johnjoe McFadden's 'Cemi Field Theory of Consciousness' proposes consciousness is actually the brain's energy field.