DMN, the neural network at the center of human creativity: Without it, we wouldn't have any ideas'

The default mode network (DMN), though chaotic in nature, is believed to be the nerve center of human creativity, facilitating unique ideas and insights.

In a recent study, when researchers inhibited the DMN in patients, the originality of their responses dropped significantly, illustrating DMN's role in creative thought.

This work not only establishes a direct causality between the DMN and creativity but also shifts the traditional understanding of brain function investigation.

Marcus E. Raichle's concept of the default mode network parallels the stream of consciousness illustrated by James Joyce, emphasizing the chaotic flow of thoughts.

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