Tag: Hippocampus and memory

A detailed visualization of a human brain with glowing nodes representing neural connections and brain activity, symbolizing neurological science, cognitive function, and advanced biological research

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Michael Egnor
Date
March 9, 2025

Categorized
Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind

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Alan McComas, Alzheimer's disease, Concept cells, Consciousness as concept, Hippocampus and memory, Pineal gland, Rene Descartes, Soul (classical view)}

Looking for Consciousness in All the Wrong Places

_{Reductionism is nonsense, and “consciousness” is not nestled in clusters of neurons} _{Michael Egnor
March 9, 2025

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Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind}

The higher human ability to think abstractly — to reason and will freely — are not physical abilities and do not come from the brain. Read More ›

portrait of smiling african american mother and daughter looking at family photo album at home

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News
Date
September 9, 2024

Categorized
Neuroscience

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Hippocampus and memory}

Our Brains Store Memories Three Times, Just To Be Sure

_{During our development as embryos, at least three different systems are laid down, researchers say} _{News
September 9, 2024

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Neuroscience}

The researchers don't say that there are only three groups of neurons in embryos, associated with memory; rather, they have *identified* three separate groups. Read More ›

Family tree concept, dna, genes, ancestors. A large box suitcase lies on the table with old photographs. AI generated Generative AI

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Michael Egnor
Date
February 1, 2024

Categorized
Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind

Tagged
Hippocampus and memory}

Where, Exactly, Is Memory Stored in the Brain?

_{The hippocampus of the brain is important for memory formation but memories are immaterial and are not really “stored” anywhere} _{Michael Egnor
February 1, 2024

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Neuroscience, Philosophy of Mind}

Memories during near-death experiences, when the mind is not in touch with the brain, are often clear, precise, and comprehensive. Read More ›

Senior lady with her aged mother with dementia, embracing and smiling in a summer park

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Denyse O'Leary
Date
January 19, 2024

Categorized
Medicine and Health, Neuroscience, Psychology

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Dementia (reducing effects), Hippocampus and memory}

New Studies Point to Ways We Might Reduce the Effects of Dementia

_{Denyse O'Leary
January 19, 2024

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Medicine and Health, Neuroscience, Psychology}

What’s becoming clear is that, while dementia itself may not be preventable, its severity may potentially be mitigated by timely health care interventions. Read More ›