Academic Papers
by Matthew Sparks · updated 3mo ago
Academic Papers
Not Everyone Has an Inner Voice: Behavioral Consequences of Anendophasia
Anendophasia, or a lack of inner speech, is investigated through behavioral tasks, finding that individuals with lower inner speech levels struggle with certain tasks but use compensatory strategies.
by Gary Lupyan
Matthew Sparks added 3mo ago
This is a fascinating paper about people who experience no inner dialogue and the kind of effects traversing through life without one can or might have on someone, as well as how people adapt to this unusual difference between them and the rest of the population
- Researchers at the University Hospital Bonn (UKB) and the University of Bonn are using a biophysical model to clarify how astrocytes interact with nerve cells to regulate rapid adaptation to new information.
from Astrocytes: The Unsung Heroes of Learning and Memory - Neuroscience News by Lorenzo Squadrani
Matthew Sparks added 3mo ago
This goes along with the suggestion from that Glutamate & MDD lecture I love on YouTube given to psychiatry med students where the lecturer/professor claims that glial cells are the real stars in much of the processes that are major areas of study right now in mental illness.
Astrocytes regulate synaptic plasticity, which is essential for learning and memory. Their dysfunction can lead to significant cognitive decline.
Also, the researchers referring to themselves as Computational Neuroscientists—just a heads up! Overestimation of Opponents' Immorality Fuels Political Divide - Neuroscience News
Matthew Sparks added 3mo ago
Unsurprisingly, a study found that (N=5.806) found that both D’s and R’s overestimate the opposing party’s approval of morally abhorrent acts.
“Learning that opponents condemn basic moral wrongs reduces dehumanization and fosters interest in cross-partisan cooperation. Correcting this bias could combat political dehumanization.”
Key Facts:Moral Misjudgment: Both parties overestimate opponents’ approval of immoral acts.
Survey Findings: Correcting this bias reduces dehumanization and promotes cooperation.
Social Media Impact: Use of words referencing immoral acts has increased, especially post-2016.
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