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Harnessing Your Sixth Sense
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Harnessing Your Sixth Sense

World.Minds, 2015

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Editorial Rating

8

Qualities

  • Innovative
  • Applicable

Recommendation

A sixth sense isn’t necessarily a paranormal phenomenon. In this focused talk, neuroscientist Frederike Petzschner explains her research into the sixth sense, “a window to the inside world.” getAbstract recommends Petzscher’s engaging though somewhat esoteric presentation to anyone who is interested in the mysteries of human biology.

Take-Aways

  • All humans boast a sixth sense that is responsible for monitoring bodily functions, including, for example, breathing and heartbeat.
  • Myriad sensors all over the body send signals along a path that leads to the brain’s insular cortex, which hosts a “tiny high-resolution map” depicting the current state of your body. Your mind and body continuously communicate along this pathway.
  • Your mind has the power to influence your physical body. Similarly, your physical body influences your mind.

About the Speaker

Neuroscientist Frederike Petzschner is a postdoctoral researcher at the University of Zürich and ETH Zürich.


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    C. B. 9 years ago
    “Perception is nothing else but a reinterpretation of your sensory information according to your beliefs.” Will definitely take this quote to heart.

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