min choi
@minniechoi.bsky.social
cognitive psychology/conceptual combination, developmental neuroscience/emotion
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On the last day of Insula week, let's reflect on Insula incredibleness.
To recap: it's tied to emotional awareness & profound human experiences.
1: damage -> emotional blunting
2: stimulation -> ecstatic sensations! emotions!
3: special neuron type -> Von Economo
Re-upping those threads ....
To recap: it's tied to emotional awareness & profound human experiences.
1: damage -> emotional blunting
2: stimulation -> ecstatic sensations! emotions!
3: special neuron type -> Von Economo
Re-upping those threads ....
Following a week of big emotions, I declare a celebration of a part of your brain that's been on overdrive but you've barely heard of: the Insula!
Each day, I'll pass along a fascinating something about the Insula. In 7 days it just might be your new favorite brain region (it's mine).
Day 1 ...
Each day, I'll pass along a fascinating something about the Insula. In 7 days it just might be your new favorite brain region (it's mine).
Day 1 ...
November 16, 2024 at 3:45 PM
On the last day of Insula week, let's reflect on Insula incredibleness.
To recap: it's tied to emotional awareness & profound human experiences.
1: damage -> emotional blunting
2: stimulation -> ecstatic sensations! emotions!
3: special neuron type -> Von Economo
Re-upping those threads ....
To recap: it's tied to emotional awareness & profound human experiences.
1: damage -> emotional blunting
2: stimulation -> ecstatic sensations! emotions!
3: special neuron type -> Von Economo
Re-upping those threads ....
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As we near the end of Insula week, I want to introduce you to Insula's bestie, Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC).
Left: ACC (yellow)
Right: "Insula" (Anterior Insular Cortex, AIC; green).
Left: ACC (yellow)
Right: "Insula" (Anterior Insular Cortex, AIC; green).
November 15, 2024 at 9:11 PM
As we near the end of Insula week, I want to introduce you to Insula's bestie, Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC).
Left: ACC (yellow)
Right: "Insula" (Anterior Insular Cortex, AIC; green).
Left: ACC (yellow)
Right: "Insula" (Anterior Insular Cortex, AIC; green).
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It's day 4 of Insula week! Let's talk about Von Economo neurons. They exist in the Insula of humans, not mice.
At one point they were thought to exist only in humans and great apes and thus suspected to have a very special function. Possibly consciousness! 🧵
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20512377/
At one point they were thought to exist only in humans and great apes and thus suspected to have a very special function. Possibly consciousness! 🧵
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20512377/
November 13, 2024 at 1:21 PM
It's day 4 of Insula week! Let's talk about Von Economo neurons. They exist in the Insula of humans, not mice.
At one point they were thought to exist only in humans and great apes and thus suspected to have a very special function. Possibly consciousness! 🧵
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20512377/
At one point they were thought to exist only in humans and great apes and thus suspected to have a very special function. Possibly consciousness! 🧵
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20512377/
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It's one of the most remarkable days of Insula week (day 3). ❓What happens when you stimulate it❓
Among the things, ⚡ecstatic sensation⚡ “a sense of hyper-reality, and a complete present-moment awareness with a feeling of union with the Universe."
WOW!
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31196836/
Among the things, ⚡ecstatic sensation⚡ “a sense of hyper-reality, and a complete present-moment awareness with a feeling of union with the Universe."
WOW!
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31196836/
This all leads to the big question: What would happen if you electrically stimulate a human brain area involved in "emotional and subjective awareness"? Circle back tomorrow to find out! The insights from Insula stimulation are even more compelling than the ones that follow from damage, I think.
November 12, 2024 at 2:00 PM
It's one of the most remarkable days of Insula week (day 3). ❓What happens when you stimulate it❓
Among the things, ⚡ecstatic sensation⚡ “a sense of hyper-reality, and a complete present-moment awareness with a feeling of union with the Universe."
WOW!
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31196836/
Among the things, ⚡ecstatic sensation⚡ “a sense of hyper-reality, and a complete present-moment awareness with a feeling of union with the Universe."
WOW!
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31196836/
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It's Day 2 of Insula week! What happens if yours is damaged?
Insula damage is associated with a type of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in ways that other types of dementia are not. This type of FTD is (tragically) characterized by emotional blunting.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Insula damage is associated with a type of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in ways that other types of dementia are not. This type of FTD is (tragically) characterized by emotional blunting.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Following a week of big emotions, I declare a celebration of a part of your brain that's been on overdrive but you've barely heard of: the Insula!
Each day, I'll pass along a fascinating something about the Insula. In 7 days it just might be your new favorite brain region (it's mine).
Day 1 ...
Each day, I'll pass along a fascinating something about the Insula. In 7 days it just might be your new favorite brain region (it's mine).
Day 1 ...
November 11, 2024 at 1:08 PM
It's Day 2 of Insula week! What happens if yours is damaged?
Insula damage is associated with a type of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in ways that other types of dementia are not. This type of FTD is (tragically) characterized by emotional blunting.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
Insula damage is associated with a type of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in ways that other types of dementia are not. This type of FTD is (tragically) characterized by emotional blunting.
pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC...
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Following a week of big emotions, I declare a celebration of a part of your brain that's been on overdrive but you've barely heard of: the Insula!
Each day, I'll pass along a fascinating something about the Insula. In 7 days it just might be your new favorite brain region (it's mine).
Day 1 ...
Each day, I'll pass along a fascinating something about the Insula. In 7 days it just might be your new favorite brain region (it's mine).
Day 1 ...
November 10, 2024 at 1:26 PM
Following a week of big emotions, I declare a celebration of a part of your brain that's been on overdrive but you've barely heard of: the Insula!
Each day, I'll pass along a fascinating something about the Insula. In 7 days it just might be your new favorite brain region (it's mine).
Day 1 ...
Each day, I'll pass along a fascinating something about the Insula. In 7 days it just might be your new favorite brain region (it's mine).
Day 1 ...
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🎉 Welcome to all affective scientists and emotion enthusiasts who’ve recently joined Bluesky! We’ve created a starter pack to help you connect with others in the field—take a look to discover great people to follow. Reach out if you'd like to be added to the list! #AffectSci go.bsky.app/JU6K9No
November 11, 2024 at 9:43 PM
🎉 Welcome to all affective scientists and emotion enthusiasts who’ve recently joined Bluesky! We’ve created a starter pack to help you connect with others in the field—take a look to discover great people to follow. Reach out if you'd like to be added to the list! #AffectSci go.bsky.app/JU6K9No