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- 23:07, 10 April 2025 Saccade (hist | edit) [912 bytes] WikiSysop (talk | contribs) (Created page with "alt=A man that is scanning the environment with high eyes|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. Eye scanning '''A saccade is a rapid eye movement that allows the high-resolution center of the retina (the fovea) to scan the environment.''' These unconscious shifts enable the brain to stitch together a high-definition mental simulation of the world around us.") Tag: Visual edit
- 06:41, 2 April 2025 Tetris Effect (hist | edit) [11,721 bytes] WikiSysop (talk | contribs) (Created page with "{{Short description|Repatterned modes of perception after devotion to an activity}} {{For|the 2018 video game|Tetris Effect{{!}}''Tetris Effect''}} thumb|200px|Screenshot of a tetromino game. People who play video puzzle games like this for a long time may see moving images like this at the edges of their visual fields, when they close their eyes, or when they are drifting off to sleep. {{DISPLAYTITLE:''Tetris'' effect}} The '''Tetris ef...") Tag: Visual edit: Switched
- 13:38, 9 March 2025 Cypher Matrix Steak (hist | edit) [1,193 bytes] WikiSysop (talk | contribs) (Created page with "alt=Cypher delusion.|thumb|'''Figure 1'''. The Cypher Delusion. ''"You know that I know that this steak doesn't exist. I know when I put it in my mouth the matrix is telling my brain that it's juicy and delicious. After nine years do you know what I realised? Ignorance is bliss."'' '''- Cypher - The Matrix''' '''In the film, The Matrix, a character call Cypher argues that an accurate delusion of pleasure is superior to the pain of exi...") Tag: Visual edit
- 03:46, 21 February 2025 Critical Periods (hist | edit) [2,099 bytes] WikiSysop (talk | contribs) (Created page with "In neuroscience, critical periods are specific times when the brain is especially sensitive to environmental influences. These periods are important for the development of the brain's circuits and behaviors. For instance, * '''Language Acquisition''' – Infants and young children have a critical period for learning language. Studies show that exposure to language during early childhood is essential for developing native-like fluency. Children deprived of language inpu...") Tag: Visual edit
- 00:04, 11 February 2025 Psychological Entropy (hist | edit) [798 bytes] WikiSysop (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''Psychological entropy refers to a state of heightened uncertainty or disorder within the mind, often characterized by a breakdown of habitual patterns of thought, perception, and behavior.''' In the context of psychedelics, this concept becomes particularly relevant, as these substances tend to temporarily disrupt the brain's default mode network (DMN), leading to a loosening of cognitive frameworks and an increase in mental flexibility. This state of entropy can...") Tag: Visual edit
- 23:19, 10 February 2025 Dream Herb (hist | edit) [2,404 bytes] WikiSysop (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''C. zacatechichi, commonly known as the "''dream herb''," is celebrated for its oneirogenic properties, having been used for generations to provoke and enhance dreams.''' Indigenous cultures in Mexico have long revered this plant for its remarkable ability to induce vivid and meaningful dream experiences. Often considered a quintessential dream-inducing herb, it is believed to grant access to the dream realm, facilitating lucid dreaming and enriching dre...") Tag: Visual edit
- 23:00, 10 February 2025 Perennialism (hist | edit) [3,011 bytes] WikiSysop (talk | contribs) (Created page with "''In today’s world, the internet can make anything seem true, often exposing corruption within institutions and scientific fields we once trusted, influenced by authority bias. So, where can we turn for reliable answers?'' This site focuses on helping people reclaim their agency by improving critical thinking skills. But at its foundation lies science—yet if much of science, even meta-analyses, is tainted by commercial bias, does it all become futile? This is where...") Tag: Visual edit
- 23:47, 27 January 2025 Paradoxes (hist | edit) [2,751 bytes] WikiSysop (talk | contribs) (Created page with "'''A paradox is a statement, situation, or concept that appears to be self-contradictory or logically inconsistent but may reveal a deeper truth upon closer examination.''' Paradoxes often challenge our understanding of logic, reality, or established norms and are frequently used in philosophy, science, and literature to provoke thought or highlight complexity. There are 5 main categories of paradoxes: === '''1. Logical Paradoxes''' === These arise from contradictions...") Tag: Visual edit
