Scientific ReportsJanuary 8, 2026Suong Welp, Andrea Hildelbrandt, David A. Magezi et al.
The Rubber Voice Illusion is an auditory analogue of the classic Rubber Hand Illusion, a “mind-trick” for the voice. When speakers hear a stranger’s utterances that are perfectly time‑locked and syllable‑matched to their own voice, many momentarily adopt that alien voice as self‑generated. We used this illusion to probe the integrity of predictive auditory mechanisms across the psychosis...
The traditions of developmental science and contemplative wisdom offer distinct views of conditions for a healthy self. While the former delineates developmental paths by which caregiving supports the growth of essential self-functions, the latter presents self-transcendent capacities based on development through practice. In this article, we propose a model that integrates these approaches to...
In this paper, I will delve into Evan Thompson’s analysis of dream experiences, which has challenged philosophers and scholars in the past. Many thinkers argue that dreams are not conscious experiences; there is an opposite view in which philosophers still argue for dreams as conscious phenomena. The paper primarily focuses on the hypothesis: ‘Thompson’s explication of dreams as conscious...
Western neuroscience and Indigenous knowledge systems are often seen as separate worlds. However, when we examine emerging brain and molecular science alongside Indigenous teachings about land, story, ceremony, and relational responsibility, a powerful convergence emerges. Mind–body interventions, including meditation, reconceptualization, ritual, and kindness practices, are now demonstrated to...
Frontiers in MedicineJanuary 5, 2026Edward Miller, Michael Weightman, Andrew Amos et al.1 citation
Objectives: Neuropsychoanalysis and neuropsychiatry are two rapidly advancing fields that can provide valuable additions to a clinical neuroscience curriculum in psychiatry and strengthen psychiatrists' psychotherapeutic training and practice. Methods: This article provides an overview of key concepts of neuropsychoanalysis and neuropsychiatry, noting their common history in neurology,...
This special issue unites original theoretical and empirical research on two topics that are gaining traction in cognitive neuroscience and psychology, but so far have small philosophical footprints: dreaming and waking mind wandering. While the fields of dream and mind wandering research are largely separate, phenomenological and neurophysiological similarities between waking mind wandering...
Research SquareJanuary 5, 2026Noor Tasnim, Alana Hutchinson, Daphne Gyamfi et al.
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Flow is a psychological state of deep immersion and engagement associated with enhanced performance and well-being, yet its neural correlates remain poorly understood. Here, we investigated whether flow is experienced during Memphis Jookin', a street dance style originating in Memphis, Tennessee, and examined its behavioral and neurophysiological signatures. Professional Memphis Jookers (N = 6)...
A foundational issue for the science and philosophy of consciousness concerns the function(s) of consciousness—what consciousness does for any particular aspect of psychological or neural processing. In spite of progress in consciousness science, false assumptions and a lack of clarity regarding how best to approach the functions of consciousness represent an ongoing and serious roadblock to...
This study implemented and evaluated “Program Enhancing Life Design Abilities for Non-Formal Education (NFE) Students under the Concept of Contemplative Education.” The program integrated contemplative learning principles with the life design framework to promote holistic self-development among learners. It consisted of five sequential learning plans: (1) self-reflection for self-discovery; (2)...
SportsJanuary 4, 2026Orsolya Cseh, Vera Klier, István Karsai et al.
Yoga is increasingly practiced worldwide and is associated with diverse physical and mental health benefits, yet its spiritual dimensions remain underexplored in empirical research. This study investigated the relationship between the weekly frequency of practicing specific yoga components and levels of spiritual well-being and subjective well-being (SuWB). A total of 335 Hungarian adults (mean...