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#mental-health

When AI Connects the Wrong Dots, Chatbots Can Fuel Tragedy

AI chatbots can inadvertently foster harmful ideologies and lead to dangerous decisions due to cognitive biases in processing fragmented information.

We Impact Each Other

Managing thoughts effectively can lead to improved relationships and alter how others perceive their world.

Menopause and the Brain: What's Really Going on Up There?

Menopause brain fog affects women over 40, impacting attention, memory, and cognition.
Estrogen fluctuations during menopause play a key role in causing menopause brain fog.

This Woman Was Chastised For Taking A Nap On A Girl's Trip

Napping is a healthy activity that improves cognitive ability and reduces stress, yet some people face social stigma for taking breaks.

When AI Connects the Wrong Dots, Chatbots Can Fuel Tragedy

AI chatbots can inadvertently foster harmful ideologies and lead to dangerous decisions due to cognitive biases in processing fragmented information.

We Impact Each Other

Managing thoughts effectively can lead to improved relationships and alter how others perceive their world.

Menopause and the Brain: What's Really Going on Up There?

Menopause brain fog affects women over 40, impacting attention, memory, and cognition.
Estrogen fluctuations during menopause play a key role in causing menopause brain fog.

This Woman Was Chastised For Taking A Nap On A Girl's Trip

Napping is a healthy activity that improves cognitive ability and reduces stress, yet some people face social stigma for taking breaks.
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#ai

No Boundary: How AI Is Dissolving the Lines of Thought

AI and large language models dissolve boundaries between individual and collective thought, enhancing creative growth through cognitive partnership.

Is AI Now Thinking More Like Humans?

OpenAI's o1 model enhances AI cognition by employing slower, reflective reasoning akin to human thought processes.

AI, Human Language, and US Presidential Elections

The integration of AI in language research raises questions about its biological relevance and understanding of human cognition.

The HackerNoon Newsletter: GPS Is Broken, And Its Holding Tech Back (1/5/2025) | HackerNoon

Over-reliance on AI technologies is reshaping human cognition and our ability to think independently.
Undercollateralized lending in DeFi is making financial access easier and more inclusive.

The TechBeat: RootstockCollective In-Depth: Empowering Bitcoin Builders (12/27/2024) | HackerNoon

Leveraging technology and marketing innovation is key for cryptocurrency adoption.

No Boundary: How AI Is Dissolving the Lines of Thought

AI and large language models dissolve boundaries between individual and collective thought, enhancing creative growth through cognitive partnership.

Is AI Now Thinking More Like Humans?

OpenAI's o1 model enhances AI cognition by employing slower, reflective reasoning akin to human thought processes.

AI, Human Language, and US Presidential Elections

The integration of AI in language research raises questions about its biological relevance and understanding of human cognition.

The HackerNoon Newsletter: GPS Is Broken, And Its Holding Tech Back (1/5/2025) | HackerNoon

Over-reliance on AI technologies is reshaping human cognition and our ability to think independently.
Undercollateralized lending in DeFi is making financial access easier and more inclusive.

The TechBeat: RootstockCollective In-Depth: Empowering Bitcoin Builders (12/27/2024) | HackerNoon

Leveraging technology and marketing innovation is key for cryptocurrency adoption.
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#memory

Memory is not exclusive to the brain: Non-neural cells also remember

Memory mechanisms are not unique to humans; they are also present in other cell types, such as kidney cells.

How Your Brain Detects Patterns without Conscious Thought

The brain identifies patterns in experiences unconsciously, aiding in predicting future events.

How your brain detects patterns in the everyday: without conscious thought

Neurons integrate 'what' and 'when' information, allowing the brain to discern patterns and predict events unconsciously.

Repetition: The Neurological Secret Sauce

Memories serve as blueprints for our interactions, shaping behaviors from simple to complex tasks.

Can We Understand Therapy as an Exploration of Memory?

Memory is essential for understanding ourselves and guiding our interactions and decisions.

I Know I Know It

The "tip of the tongue" phenomenon can provide useful clues to solving dilemmas.
Talking out loud about a problem often helps to generate new ideas and insights.
Discussing avoided aspects of a problem can lead to helpful insights.

Memory is not exclusive to the brain: Non-neural cells also remember

Memory mechanisms are not unique to humans; they are also present in other cell types, such as kidney cells.

How Your Brain Detects Patterns without Conscious Thought

The brain identifies patterns in experiences unconsciously, aiding in predicting future events.

How your brain detects patterns in the everyday: without conscious thought

Neurons integrate 'what' and 'when' information, allowing the brain to discern patterns and predict events unconsciously.

Repetition: The Neurological Secret Sauce

Memories serve as blueprints for our interactions, shaping behaviors from simple to complex tasks.

Can We Understand Therapy as an Exploration of Memory?

Memory is essential for understanding ourselves and guiding our interactions and decisions.

I Know I Know It

The "tip of the tongue" phenomenon can provide useful clues to solving dilemmas.
Talking out loud about a problem often helps to generate new ideas and insights.
Discussing avoided aspects of a problem can lead to helpful insights.
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#artificial-intelligence

Devin AI, world's first AI software engineer is here. So will it take your job?

Devin AI can turn a simple command into a fully functioning website or software program.
Devin AI has passed engineering interviews and works on real jobs on platforms like Upwork.

The mechanized mind: AI's hidden impact on human thought

The emergence of generative AI reshapes our understanding of cognition and ethics, challenging our unique human identity.

Large Language Models 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Trends

AI, particularly large language models, is increasingly being analyzed through the lens of human cognition and psychology to enhance understanding and applications.

Where Does Cognition Live?

LLMs simulate human-like responses but lack true cognitive understanding, making them valuable tools for enhancing creativity.

Can LLMs Think Like Us?

The hippocampus enables abstract reasoning; LLMs mirror this through pattern-based language prediction.
Future AI could emulate human inference by integrating multimodal learning and reinforcement methods.
AI's evolution hinges on bridging prediction and reasoning for deeper understanding.

Is Empathy the Missing Link in AI's Cognitive Function?

Empathy enhances human cognition by integrating emotional and intellectual reasoning, which AI cannot replicate.

Devin AI, world's first AI software engineer is here. So will it take your job?

Devin AI can turn a simple command into a fully functioning website or software program.
Devin AI has passed engineering interviews and works on real jobs on platforms like Upwork.

The mechanized mind: AI's hidden impact on human thought

The emergence of generative AI reshapes our understanding of cognition and ethics, challenging our unique human identity.

Large Language Models 2024 Year in Review and 2025 Trends

AI, particularly large language models, is increasingly being analyzed through the lens of human cognition and psychology to enhance understanding and applications.

Where Does Cognition Live?

LLMs simulate human-like responses but lack true cognitive understanding, making them valuable tools for enhancing creativity.

Can LLMs Think Like Us?

The hippocampus enables abstract reasoning; LLMs mirror this through pattern-based language prediction.
Future AI could emulate human inference by integrating multimodal learning and reinforcement methods.
AI's evolution hinges on bridging prediction and reasoning for deeper understanding.

Is Empathy the Missing Link in AI's Cognitive Function?

Empathy enhances human cognition by integrating emotional and intellectual reasoning, which AI cannot replicate.
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#music-therapy

When My Husband Survived Brain Cancer, His Doctor Made 1 Suggestion. It Ended Up Changing My Life.

Ted's diagnosis led him to undergo extensive treatment, sparking a journey of resilience through music as a therapeutic means to improve cognition.

This Hobby Is One Of The Best Things You Can Do For An Aging Brain, According To A New Study

Playing musical instruments and singing can benefit long-term cognition.
Playing keyboard-based instruments like piano or organ has the biggest benefit on memory and executive function.

When My Husband Survived Brain Cancer, His Doctor Made 1 Suggestion. It Ended Up Changing My Life.

Ted's diagnosis led him to undergo extensive treatment, sparking a journey of resilience through music as a therapeutic means to improve cognition.

This Hobby Is One Of The Best Things You Can Do For An Aging Brain, According To A New Study

Playing musical instruments and singing can benefit long-term cognition.
Playing keyboard-based instruments like piano or organ has the biggest benefit on memory and executive function.
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#neuroscience

The Science of Design: How Neuroscience can Help Architects Shape the Built Environment

Neuroarchitecture shows how built environments significantly affect human well-being, behavior, and cognition.

Consciousness Might Hide in Our Brain's Electric Fields

Neuroscientists are still trying to fully understand the neural code that connects neuron spikes to consciousness and cognition.

This Relatively Simple Device Completely Transformed Neuroscience

EEG revolutionized neuroscience and medicine by studying cognition and diagnosing brain disorders.

You Don't Need Words to Think

The relationship between language and thought is complex, with some cognitive processes occurring independently of language.

You'll Laugh When You Hear How Many Bits Per Second the Human Brain Processes... Once Your Sluggish Human Brain Finally Comprehends It, That Is

The human brain processes information at a remarkably low rate of ten bits per second.

Exploring the Science Behind Making Mistakes Under Pressure

High-pressure situations can impair performance, as seen in both monkeys and potentially in humans.

The Science of Design: How Neuroscience can Help Architects Shape the Built Environment

Neuroarchitecture shows how built environments significantly affect human well-being, behavior, and cognition.

Consciousness Might Hide in Our Brain's Electric Fields

Neuroscientists are still trying to fully understand the neural code that connects neuron spikes to consciousness and cognition.

This Relatively Simple Device Completely Transformed Neuroscience

EEG revolutionized neuroscience and medicine by studying cognition and diagnosing brain disorders.

You Don't Need Words to Think

The relationship between language and thought is complex, with some cognitive processes occurring independently of language.

You'll Laugh When You Hear How Many Bits Per Second the Human Brain Processes... Once Your Sluggish Human Brain Finally Comprehends It, That Is

The human brain processes information at a remarkably low rate of ten bits per second.

Exploring the Science Behind Making Mistakes Under Pressure

High-pressure situations can impair performance, as seen in both monkeys and potentially in humans.
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#elephants

This Elephant Uses a Hose to Give Herself a Shower Every Day

Mary the elephant showcases advanced tool use by showering with a hose, indicating cognitive sophistication in animals.

Scientists dub elephant queen of showering' after learning to wash itself with hose

Mary the elephant demonstrated remarkable self-care by methodically washing herself with a hose, indicating advanced cognitive abilities in non-human animals.

This Elephant Uses a Hose to Give Herself a Shower Every Day

Mary the elephant showcases advanced tool use by showering with a hose, indicating cognitive sophistication in animals.

Scientists dub elephant queen of showering' after learning to wash itself with hose

Mary the elephant demonstrated remarkable self-care by methodically washing herself with a hose, indicating advanced cognitive abilities in non-human animals.
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#animal-behavior

Octopuses and fish caught on camera hunting as a team

Octopuses display collaborative hunting behaviors with fish, indicating their ability to make decisions and adapt during group dynamics.

Nine reasons we love our spooky, kooky model organisms

Crows exhibit advanced cognitive skills comparable to great apes and challenge misconceptions about their behavior.

Should plants be given rights? What new botanical breakthroughs could mean

Insects, crustaceans, fish, and even plants may have the capacity for consciousness, expanding the definition beyond just mammals and birds.

Octopuses and fish caught on camera hunting as a team

Octopuses display collaborative hunting behaviors with fish, indicating their ability to make decisions and adapt during group dynamics.

Nine reasons we love our spooky, kooky model organisms

Crows exhibit advanced cognitive skills comparable to great apes and challenge misconceptions about their behavior.

Should plants be given rights? What new botanical breakthroughs could mean

Insects, crustaceans, fish, and even plants may have the capacity for consciousness, expanding the definition beyond just mammals and birds.
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Your Mom says you're so smart. What does she mean? - Harvard Gazette

The concept of intelligence is vague and lacks precise definition, prompting a re-examination of what it means in both humans and machines.
#music

The Power of Rhythm

Musical training enhances cognitive skills, language abilities, and self-control in children, and can even improve athletic performance.

Ways to Enjoy Music When You Have Hearing Loss

Listening to music can be challenging for people with hearing loss, but familiar songs and techniques can enhance the experience.

The Power of Rhythm

Musical training enhances cognitive skills, language abilities, and self-control in children, and can even improve athletic performance.

Ways to Enjoy Music When You Have Hearing Loss

Listening to music can be challenging for people with hearing loss, but familiar songs and techniques can enhance the experience.
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#aging

The brain aged more slowly in monkeys given a cheap diabetes drug

Metformin may delay cognitive decline and preserve brain function in aging primates.

Do you have the reflexes of an 18-year-old? Take the test to find out

A new test reveals your reaction time and estimates your 'reaction age' based on peer comparisons.

The brain aged more slowly in monkeys given a cheap diabetes drug

Metformin may delay cognitive decline and preserve brain function in aging primates.

Do you have the reflexes of an 18-year-old? Take the test to find out

A new test reveals your reaction time and estimates your 'reaction age' based on peer comparisons.
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#brain-health

4 Plant Compounds That Transform the Brain

The brain constantly evolves with influences from both inner and outer environments, impacting our thoughts and behaviors.
Caffeine and L-theanine are notable plant compounds that significantly affect cognition and mood.
DMT and polyphenols from plants have important roles in enhancing and protecting brain functions.

Dementia Experts Shared 7 Rules You Should Follow To Keep Your Mind Sharp

Brain health is crucial for cognitive function and overall well-being.

How Exercise Strengthens Your Brain

Exercise can spur the growth of new brain cells in mature mice, leading to potential benefits for neurodegenerative diseases.
Physical activity offers short-term boosts in cognition by increasing the release of neurotransmitters in the brain.

4 Plant Compounds That Transform the Brain

The brain constantly evolves with influences from both inner and outer environments, impacting our thoughts and behaviors.
Caffeine and L-theanine are notable plant compounds that significantly affect cognition and mood.
DMT and polyphenols from plants have important roles in enhancing and protecting brain functions.

Dementia Experts Shared 7 Rules You Should Follow To Keep Your Mind Sharp

Brain health is crucial for cognitive function and overall well-being.

How Exercise Strengthens Your Brain

Exercise can spur the growth of new brain cells in mature mice, leading to potential benefits for neurodegenerative diseases.
Physical activity offers short-term boosts in cognition by increasing the release of neurotransmitters in the brain.
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The Psychology of Seeing Faces in the Clouds

Humans naturally seek and ascribe meaning to random occurrences, often perceiving faces or significance in objects where none may exist.
#humpback-whales

Humpback whales make custom fishing nets out of bubbles

Humpback whales use bubble nets to efficiently capture krill, showcasing advanced tool use and cognitive behavior in these marine mammals.

Humpback Whales Make Custom Fishing Nets - Out of Bubbles | KQED

Humpback whales exhibit advanced tool use and cognitive behavior, particularly in their feeding techniques using bubble nets.

Humpback whales make custom fishing nets out of bubbles

Humpback whales use bubble nets to efficiently capture krill, showcasing advanced tool use and cognitive behavior in these marine mammals.

Humpback Whales Make Custom Fishing Nets - Out of Bubbles | KQED

Humpback whales exhibit advanced tool use and cognitive behavior, particularly in their feeding techniques using bubble nets.
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#philosophy

Is Being Conscious Like "Having The Lights Turned On"?

Consciousness may be mistakenly viewed as binary (on/off) due to metaphors, ignoring intermediate states.

"Imagination": An essay by Amy Kind (Keywords: Epistemology; History of Philosophy; Reason; Perception; Thought Experiments)

Imagination, often viewed negatively by philosophers, is ironically essential for their conceptualizations and arguments.

Is Being Conscious Like "Having The Lights Turned On"?

Consciousness may be mistakenly viewed as binary (on/off) due to metaphors, ignoring intermediate states.

"Imagination": An essay by Amy Kind (Keywords: Epistemology; History of Philosophy; Reason; Perception; Thought Experiments)

Imagination, often viewed negatively by philosophers, is ironically essential for their conceptualizations and arguments.
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When dogs recall toys and horses plan ahead, are animals so different from us? | Martha Gill

Animals have cognitive abilities similar to humans, challenging our understanding of consciousness.

Language Can Be a Powerful Tool in Our Healing

Language shapes thought and experience, influencing recognition of feelings. Access to vocabulary is essential for understanding one's own experiences.

Why scientists say you should masturbate before public speaking event

Orgasms provide a cognitive boost and reduce anxiety, making individuals ready for high-pressure situations like presentations.

If You Read a Lot of Fiction, Scientists Have Very Good News About Your Brain

Reading fiction has a positive impact on cognition, particularly in enhancing empathy and understanding others.

Yoga provides unique cognitive benefits to older women at risk of Alzheimer's disease

Kundalini yoga benefits cognition and memory in older women at risk of Alzheimer's.
UCLA study compared effects of yoga and memory training on cognitive decline.

Jibes about Joe Biden's age shine light on issues facing older politicians

Joe Biden cleared of charges
Age-related cognitive decline in politicians

This 20-Minute Mindfulness Practice Boosts Your Brain And Helps You Sleep Better

Yoga nidra is a meditative practice that can help improve sleep and cognition.
Novice practitioners can achieve the sleep and brain-boosting benefits of yoga nidra.

Good News About Strawberries Revealed!

Strawberries improve vascular health, reduce inflammation, and enhance cognition across different age groups.
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