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fromNature
7 months ago

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.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Repetition: The Neurological Secret Sauce

Memories serve as blueprints for our interactions, shaping behaviors from simple to complex tasks.
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago
UX design

Can We Understand Therapy as an Exploration of Memory?

Memory is essential for understanding ourselves and guiding our interactions and decisions.
OMG science
fromNature
7 months ago

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.
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

Repetition: The Neurological Secret Sauce

Memories serve as blueprints for our interactions, shaping behaviors from simple to complex tasks.
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago
UX design

Can We Understand Therapy as an Exploration of Memory?

Memory is essential for understanding ourselves and guiding our interactions and decisions.
more#memory
#language-models
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

How LLMs Learn from Context Without Traditional Memory | HackerNoon

The Transformer architecture greatly improves language model efficiency and contextual understanding through parallel processing and self-attention mechanisms.
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago
Psychology

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.
fromTechCrunch
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Why AI can't spell 'strawberry' | TechCrunch

Large language models process text as numerical representations rather than understanding letters or syllables, indicating cognitive limitations compared to human thought.
Artificial intelligence
fromHackernoon
3 months ago

How LLMs Learn from Context Without Traditional Memory | HackerNoon

The Transformer architecture greatly improves language model efficiency and contextual understanding through parallel processing and self-attention mechanisms.
fromPsychology Today
8 months ago
Psychology

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.
fromTechCrunch
8 months ago
Artificial intelligence

Why AI can't spell 'strawberry' | TechCrunch

Large language models process text as numerical representations rather than understanding letters or syllables, indicating cognitive limitations compared to human thought.
more#language-models
#artificial-intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

AI and Its Momentary Self

Large language models (LLMs) create temporary identities in conversations, rebuilding with each interaction.
AI can be likened to the Ship of Theseus, maintaining continuity while constantly changing its internal state.
Intelligence is a real-time process of meaning construction, not just stored knowledge.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

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.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

AI and the Collapse of Time

AI disrupts traditional human cognition by decoupling thought from time, challenging the essence of how we learn and remember.
Maintaining a temporal sense may be one of humanity's last forms of meaningful defiance against rapid technological change.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

AI and Its Momentary Self

Large language models (LLMs) create temporary identities in conversations, rebuilding with each interaction.
AI can be likened to the Ship of Theseus, maintaining continuity while constantly changing its internal state.
Intelligence is a real-time process of meaning construction, not just stored knowledge.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
3 months ago

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.
Digital life
fromPsychology Today
2 weeks ago

AI and the Collapse of Time

AI disrupts traditional human cognition by decoupling thought from time, challenging the essence of how we learn and remember.
Maintaining a temporal sense may be one of humanity's last forms of meaningful defiance against rapid technological change.
more#artificial-intelligence
#animal-intelligence
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

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.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Are You Better at Geometry Than a Crow?

Crows display exceptional intelligence, particularly in distinguishing geometric shapes, challenging negative perceptions associated with the species.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

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.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago
OMG science

Are You Better at Geometry Than a Crow?

Crows display exceptional intelligence, particularly in distinguishing geometric shapes, challenging negative perceptions associated with the species.
more#animal-intelligence
#neuroscience
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

A human gene makes mice squeak differently - did it contribute to language?

NOVA1 gene variant enhances complex vocalizations in mice, hinting at its role in human cognitive abilities and language development.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

AI's Fleeting Mind and the Soft Problem of Consciousness

AI functions without a continuous self, producing bursts of cognition that mimic awareness.
Consciousness may not need to be continuous or absolute for functional significance.
The soft problem of consciousness offers insights into AI's ephemeral cognition.
Beer
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Test Shows Alcohol Causing Long-Term Brain Damage

Alcohol severely impairs cognitive decision-making abilities in rats, persisting for months despite sobriety.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

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.
fromFuturism
4 months ago
OMG science

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.
Science
fromNature
2 months ago

A human gene makes mice squeak differently - did it contribute to language?

NOVA1 gene variant enhances complex vocalizations in mice, hinting at its role in human cognitive abilities and language development.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
2 months ago

AI's Fleeting Mind and the Soft Problem of Consciousness

AI functions without a continuous self, producing bursts of cognition that mimic awareness.
Consciousness may not need to be continuous or absolute for functional significance.
The soft problem of consciousness offers insights into AI's ephemeral cognition.
Beer
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Test Shows Alcohol Causing Long-Term Brain Damage

Alcohol severely impairs cognitive decision-making abilities in rats, persisting for months despite sobriety.
fromPsychology Today
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

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.
fromFuturism
4 months ago
OMG science

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.
more#neuroscience
#consciousness
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago
OMG science

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

Consciousness may be mistakenly viewed as binary (on/off) due to metaphors, ignoring intermediate states.
fromBig Think
4 weeks ago
Mental health

How the brain creates heaven: The philosophy of psychedelics with Susan Blackmore

Susan Blackmore explores consciousness and cognitive experiences, emphasizing the value of investigating extraordinary states rather than debunking them.
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago
OMG science

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

Consciousness may be mistakenly viewed as binary (on/off) due to metaphors, ignoring intermediate states.
fromBig Think
4 weeks ago
Mental health

How the brain creates heaven: The philosophy of psychedelics with Susan Blackmore

Susan Blackmore explores consciousness and cognitive experiences, emphasizing the value of investigating extraordinary states rather than debunking them.
more#consciousness
#intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

AI and the Three Stages of Cognitive Collapse

Cognition may serve as a temporary scaffold in the evolution of intelligence.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Artificial intelligence

Thinking About Thinking-How AI Reshapes Cognition

Cognition may be a human phase, not the endpoint of intelligence.
AI reveals that thinking can emerge beyond the human mind.
We may be witnessing the quiet dissolution of cognition itself.
fromHackernoon
3 years ago
Miscellaneous

What Are The Seven Hidden Triggers of Stupidity? | HackerNoon

Intelligence can lead to mistakes in complex environments, showcasing how even the smartest individuals can overlook basic elements.
Artificial intelligence
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

Thinking About Thinking-How AI Reshapes Cognition

Cognition may be a human phase, not the endpoint of intelligence.
AI reveals that thinking can emerge beyond the human mind.
We may be witnessing the quiet dissolution of cognition itself.
fromHackernoon
3 years ago
Miscellaneous

What Are The Seven Hidden Triggers of Stupidity? | HackerNoon

Intelligence can lead to mistakes in complex environments, showcasing how even the smartest individuals can overlook basic elements.
more#intelligence
#tool-use
OMG science
fromKqed
7 months ago

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.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Kanzi the Bonobo, Who Learned Language and Made Stone Tools, Dies at Age 44

Kanzi the bonobo advanced understanding of ape cognition and language, passing away at 44.
OMG science
fromKqed
7 months ago

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.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Kanzi the Bonobo, Who Learned Language and Made Stone Tools, Dies at Age 44

Kanzi the bonobo advanced understanding of ape cognition and language, passing away at 44.
more#tool-use
Mental health
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago

The Real Dope on Cannabis and Creativity

Low doses of THC may enhance creativity, but high doses can impair creative thinking.
There is no conclusive evidence that cannabis actually improves creative output.
#ai
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Gadgets

The AI Oscillation Trap: Stuck Between AI and Autonomy

The AI Oscillation Trap disrupts cognition when alternating between manual tasks and AI assistance.
Efficiency in either AI or manual skills can weaken performance in the other.
To navigate AI integration, we must avoid dependency and mitigate cognitive disruption.
fromHackernoon
2 years ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromPsychology Today
1 month ago
Gadgets

The AI Oscillation Trap: Stuck Between AI and Autonomy

The AI Oscillation Trap disrupts cognition when alternating between manual tasks and AI assistance.
Efficiency in either AI or manual skills can weaken performance in the other.
To navigate AI integration, we must avoid dependency and mitigate cognitive disruption.
fromHackernoon
2 years ago
Miscellaneous

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.
more#ai
#research
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Digital life

All in the mind? The surprising truth about brain rot

Andrew Przybylski argues that fears of technology harming brain function may be exaggerated and based on biased research.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

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.
fromDefector
2 months ago
Science

Are You Entranced By The Turtle Dance? | Defector

The turtle dance reveals baby loggerhead sea turtles' anticipation of food and their ability to memorize magnetic fields.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Digital life

All in the mind? The surprising truth about brain rot

Andrew Przybylski argues that fears of technology harming brain function may be exaggerated and based on biased research.
fromwww.nytimes.com
5 months ago
Digital life

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.
fromDefector
2 months ago
Science

Are You Entranced By The Turtle Dance? | Defector

The turtle dance reveals baby loggerhead sea turtles' anticipation of food and their ability to memorize magnetic fields.
more#research
#psychology
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago
OMG science

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.
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago
Health

Wish you had a better memory? - Harvard Gazette

Understanding memory mechanics can enhance recall in stressful situations like exams.
Research-based techniques from experts can help individuals improve their memory capabilities.
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago
OMG science

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.
fromHarvard Gazette
3 months ago
Health

Wish you had a better memory? - Harvard Gazette

Understanding memory mechanics can enhance recall in stressful situations like exams.
Research-based techniques from experts can help individuals improve their memory capabilities.
more#psychology
#animal-behavior
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Apes may be able to intuitively 'read minds' just like humans

Bonobos demonstrate a capacity to understand others' knowledge, indicating advanced cognitive abilities similar to humans.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Bonobos recognize the ignorance of others, a trait once thought to be unique to humans

Bonobos can recognize ignorance in others and cooperate to communicate this, showcasing cognitive abilities previously thought unique to humans.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago
OMG science

Parrots struggle when told to do something other than mimic their peers

Blue-throated macaws are capable of imitating intransitive actions, suggesting cognitive similarities with humans regarding social behavior and mirroring.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago
OMG science

Bonobos recognize when humans are ignorant, try to help

Bonobos demonstrate a limited theory of mind, as they can infer a human's ignorance regarding a hidden treat.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Science

These bonobos know what you don't know

Bonobos exhibit behavior suggesting an understanding of human mental states, tailoring their actions based on what humans know.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Berlin

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.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Apes may be able to intuitively 'read minds' just like humans

Bonobos demonstrate a capacity to understand others' knowledge, indicating advanced cognitive abilities similar to humans.
OMG science
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

Bonobos recognize the ignorance of others, a trait once thought to be unique to humans

Bonobos can recognize ignorance in others and cooperate to communicate this, showcasing cognitive abilities previously thought unique to humans.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago
OMG science

Parrots struggle when told to do something other than mimic their peers

Blue-throated macaws are capable of imitating intransitive actions, suggesting cognitive similarities with humans regarding social behavior and mirroring.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago
OMG science

Bonobos recognize when humans are ignorant, try to help

Bonobos demonstrate a limited theory of mind, as they can infer a human's ignorance regarding a hidden treat.
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago
Science

These bonobos know what you don't know

Bonobos exhibit behavior suggesting an understanding of human mental states, tailoring their actions based on what humans know.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 months ago
Berlin

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.
more#animal-behavior
Miscellaneous
fromBuzzFeed
4 months ago

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.
#mental-health
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Mental health

We Impact Each Other

Managing thoughts effectively can lead to improved relationships and alter how others perceive their world.
fromPsychology Today
4 months ago
Mental health

We Impact Each Other

Managing thoughts effectively can lead to improved relationships and alter how others perceive their world.
more#mental-health
OMG science
fromPsychology Today
7 months ago

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.
fromThe Philosopher
11 months ago
philosophy

"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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