Podcasts about memory capacity

Send us a textJoin Chris and Richie as they breakdown all the Nintendo Switch 2 news alongside Sony cancelling two major projects from 1st party studios and PlayStation Plus getting an Indiana Jones game this month. All that and more every Monday on The GamerGuild Podcast...00:00:42 - Welcome/Housekeeping00:02:54 - What We're Playing00:11:11 - The News! 00:11:12 - The Nintendo Switch 2 Reveal00:18:29 - Backwards Compatibility*00:22:43 - Joy-Cons now with Magnets! 00:28:51 - OLED or not to OLED? 00:37:40 - All about the base00:40:45 - NEW Mario Kart incoming! 00:43:38 - New Games and Xbox Support? 00:44:53 - Memory Capacity and SD Cards00:47:53 - Launch Window Games? 00:53:25 - 3rd Party Support (Call of Duty/Assassin's Creed)?01:01:10 - The Price is Right? 01:05:04 - NEW God of War cancelled mid-development! 01:17:01 - Shuhei Yoshida Interview 01:22:00 - PS Plus includes Indiana Jones & Ragnarok01:26:47 - Dynasty Warriors Origins Reviews01:30:13 - ECCO The Dolphin returns? 01:31:44 - Assassin's Creed Black Flag Remastered01:36:07 - This Day in Video Game HistoryWant more gaming content?

Dat is de centrale vraag van deze honderdste aflevering van de podcast "Zimmerman en Space". Veel van ons worstelen waarschijnlijk met deze kwestie, misschien zelfs zonder het te weten. Of u echt blij wordt van deze aflevering is uiteraard de vraag, maar het einde klinkt mijns inziens toch ook wel weer enigszins hoopvol.How Mere Humans Manage to Comprehend the Vastness of the Universe:https://www.scientificamerican.com/blog/observations/how-mere-humans-manage-to-comprehend-the-vastness-of-the-universe/The vastness of outer space:https://www.newphilosopher.com/articles/the-vastness-of-outer-space/Scale of the Universe:https://scaleofuniverse.com/enTotal Perspective Vortex:https://hitchhikers.fandom.com/wiki/Total_Perspective_VortexThe Quantitative Comparison Between the Neuronal Network and the Cosmic Web:https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/physics/articles/10.3389/fphy.2020.525731/fullDoes the scale of the universe make human life pointless?https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/does-the-scale-of-the-universe-make-human-life-pointless-1.3235860Frequently Asked Questions in Cosmology:https://www.astro.ucla.edu/~wright/cosmology_faq.htmlInteractieve oorlogkaart van de wereld:https://battles.nodegoat.net/viewer.p/23/385/scenario/1/geo/fullscreenWhat is the Memory Capacity of a Human Brain?https://www.cnsnevada.com/what-is-the-memory-capacity-of-a-human-brain/Zimmerman en Space Go Fund Me:https://gofund.me/ad4b9bc4De Zimmerman en Space podcast is gelicenseerd onder een Creative Commons CC0 1.0 licentie.http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0

The brain is the most complex structure in the universe, but we know more about distant objects in space than the human brain. In this episode, biochemist Fuz Rana and Dr. Uditha Jayatunga discuss the amazing complexity of human and animal brains and the problem it poses for the evolutionary paradigm.  Links and Resources: What Is the Memory Capacity of a Human Brain? The Human Brain's Memory Could Store the Entire Internet The Human Brain vs. Supercomputers . . . Which One Wins? Uditha Jayatunga, Intelligent Design as Proof of Creation: A Scientific Analysis

       In this episode:          Research shows too much free time can lead to a decline in mental health!  A new study in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology found there’s a sweet spot for the perfect amount of free time.      Also, we already track our sleep, our steps, and our heart rate. So what’s next? Our glucose….meaning our blood sugar levels. It’s one of the fastest-growing trends in health and wellness - and it’s not just for diabetics anymore. And then, have you ever been to a restaurant with a hand-written menu? Or one that uses a font that LOOKS like handwriting? Maybe they have a chalkboard with the menu written on it? We now know it makes us THINK the food is healthier.   We also recently told you one silver lining of the pandemic was an increase in marriages and a decrease in divorces. Well, here’s another silver lining: People discovered BIDETS!  Remember when we were all fighting each other for rolls of toilet paper? Well, it prompted a lot of people to buy bidets! It’s a crazy story including a guy called the Bidet-King And finally, UCLA scientists report If you need to buckle down and focus, take 10 minutes to play a game of Cornhole. (00:02) Eating Like Salmon and Memory Capacity(11:40) Nostalgia and Wellness Trends(24:36) Baby Naming Trends and Focus Hacks

Our “Scary Fast” discussion continues as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Patrice Brend'amour, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio and Kelly Guimont discuss who the new M3 iMacs are for, the external display support, and why they preferred by many as an all-in-one solution while others find this limiting.  (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark. What happens before and after the shows is uncensored, on-topic, off-topic, and always off the wall. Sign up as a MacVoices Patron and get access!http://patreon.com/macvoices Show Notes: Chapters: 0:01:19 Recent Mac Studio Update and WWDC0:02:06 Personal Computers: From Desktops to Laptops0:04:34 Accommodating different customer needs with external monitors0:05:57 Exploring the possibility of a bigger iMac and untold stories0:07:45 The Benefits of Using an iMac at Work0:09:43 MacBook Air as the Perfect Gift, but iMac Still Preferred0:10:08 iMac: A Convenient Desktop Solution0:12:30 iMac: Appeal and Beauty in Desktop Machines0:14:11 MacBook Pro: Powerful Machines for Professionals0:16:38 MacBook Pro M3: The Joy of Losing the Touch Bar0:18:35 Technical Difficulties: Muted Audio0:18:43 Touch Bar Placement Debate0:20:28 Waiting for the M2 Mini and Spring Event0:27:25 Mini Desk Setup with External Displays0:29:36 Rebooting Computer and Discussing the M1 Max vs M10:31:24 Differences in Memory Capacity between 14 and 16-inch models0:32:20 The Rise of AI and Machine Learning Applications Guests: Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work. Patrice Brend'amour is the creator, advocate and Product Manager of a global healthcare software initiative, which is not only pushing the industry to provide user-centered solutions using the latest advances in UX and technology, but also advancing the sharing of medical information between healthcare providers across the world. She is also an avid podcaster, mainly in the technology space, as well as a maintainer and contributor to a number of open source projects. Everything she does can be linked to from The Patrice, You can follow her on Twitter, and engage with her on the podcast, Foodie Flashback. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter and Mastodon. Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on  Twitter and Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon     http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? 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Our “Scary Fast” discussion continues as Chuck Joiner, David Ginsburg, Jim Rea, Eric Bolden, Patrice Brend'amour, Ben Roethig, Jeff Gamet, Mark Fuccio and Kelly Guimont discuss who the new M3 iMacs are for, the external display support, and why they preferred by many as an all-in-one solution while others find this limiting.  (Part 2)  This edition of MacVoices is supported by MacVoices After Dark. What happens before and after the shows is uncensored, on-topic, off-topic, and always off the wall. Sign up as a MacVoices Patron and get access! http://patreon.com/macvoices Show Notes: Chapters: 0:01:19 Recent Mac Studio Update and WWDC 0:02:06 Personal Computers: From Desktops to Laptops 0:04:34 Accommodating different customer needs with external monitors 0:05:57 Exploring the possibility of a bigger iMac and untold stories 0:07:45 The Benefits of Using an iMac at Work 0:09:43 MacBook Air as the Perfect Gift, but iMac Still Preferred 0:10:08 iMac: A Convenient Desktop Solution 0:12:30 iMac: Appeal and Beauty in Desktop Machines 0:14:11 MacBook Pro: Powerful Machines for Professionals 0:16:38 MacBook Pro M3: The Joy of Losing the Touch Bar 0:18:35 Technical Difficulties: Muted Audio 0:18:43 Touch Bar Placement Debate 0:20:28 Waiting for the M2 Mini and Spring Event 0:27:25 Mini Desk Setup with External Displays 0:29:36 Rebooting Computer and Discussing the M1 Max vs M1 0:31:24 Differences in Memory Capacity between 14 and 16-inch models 0:32:20 The Rise of AI and Machine Learning Applications Guests: Eric Bolden is into macOS, plants, sci-fi, food, and is a rural internet supporter. You can connect with him on Twitter, by email at embolden@mac.com, on Mastodon at @eabolden@techhub.social, and on his blog, Trending At Work. Patrice Brend'amour is the creator, advocate and Product Manager of a global healthcare software initiative, which is not only pushing the industry to provide user-centered solutions using the latest advances in UX and technology, but also advancing the sharing of medical information between healthcare providers across the world. She is also an avid podcaster, mainly in the technology space, as well as a maintainer and contributor to a number of open source projects. Everything she does can be linked to from The Patrice, You can follow her on Twitter, and engage with her on the podcast, Foodie Flashback. Mark Fuccio is actively involved in high tech startup companies, both as a principle at piqsure.com, or as a marketing advisor through his consulting practice Tactics Sells High Tech, Inc. Mark was a proud investor in Microsoft from the mid-1990's selling in mid 2000, and hopes one day that MSFT will be again an attractive investment. You can contact Mark through Twitter, LinkedIn, or on Mastodon. Jeff Gamet is a technology blogger, podcaster, author, and public speaker. Previously, he was The Mac Observer's Managing Editor, and the TextExpander Evangelist for Smile. He has presented at Macworld Expo, RSA Conference, several WordCamp events, along with many other conferences. You can find him on several podcasts such as The Mac Show, The Big Show, MacVoices, Mac OS Ken, This Week in iOS, and more. Jeff is easy to find on social media as @jgamet on Twitter and Instagram, jeffgamet on LinkedIn., @jgamet@mastodon.social on Mastodon, and on his YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/jgamet. David Ginsburg is the host of the weekly podcast In Touch With iOS where he discusses all things iOS, iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Watch, and related technologies. He is an IT professional supporting Mac, iOS and Windows users. Visit his YouTube channel at https://youtube.com/daveg65 and find and follow him on Twitter @daveg65 and on Mastodon at @daveg65@mastodon.cloud Kelly Guimont is a podcaster and friend of the Rebel Alliance. You can also hear her on The Aftershow with Mike Rose, and she still has more to say which she saves for Twitter and Mastodon. Jim Rea built his own computer from scratch in 1975, started programming in 1977, and has been an independent Mac developer continuously since 1984. He is the founder of ProVUE Development, and the author of Panorama X, ProVUE's ultra fast RAM based database software for the macOS platform. He's been a speaker at MacTech, MacWorld Expo and other industry conferences. Follow Jim at provue.com and via @provuejim@techhub.social on Mastodon. Ben Roethig has been in the Apple Ecosystem since the System 7 Days. He is the a former Associate Editor with Geek Beat, Co-Founder of The Tech Hangout and Deconstruct and currently shares his thoughts on RoethigTech. Contact him on  Twitter and Mastodon. Support:      Become a MacVoices Patron on Patreon      http://patreon.com/macvoices      Enjoy this episode? Make a one-time donation with PayPal Connect:      Web:      http://macvoices.com      Twitter:      http://www.twitter.com/chuckjoiner      http://www.twitter.com/macvoices      Mastodon:      https://mastodon.cloud/@chuckjoiner      Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/chuck.joiner      MacVoices Page on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/macvoices/      MacVoices Group on Facebook:      http://www.facebook.com/groups/macvoice      LinkedIn:      https://www.linkedin.com/in/chuckjoiner/      Instagram:      https://www.instagram.com/chuckjoiner/ Subscribe:      Audio in iTunes      Video in iTunes      Subscribe manually via iTunes or any podcatcher:      Audio: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesrss      Video: http://www.macvoices.com/rss/macvoicesvideorss 00:01:18 Recent Mac Studio Update and WWDC 00:02:05 Personal Computers: From Desktops to Laptops 00:04:34 Accommodating different customer needs with external monitors 00:05:57 Exploring the possibility of a bigger iMac and untold stories 00:07:45 The Benefits of Using an iMac at Work 00:09:42 MacBook Air as the Perfect Gift, but iMac Still Preferred 00:10:08 iMac: A Convenient Desktop Solution 00:12:30 iMac: Appeal and Beauty in Desktop Machines 00:14:11 MacBook Pro: Powerful Machines for Professionals 00:16:37 MacBook Pro M3: The Joy of Losing the Touch Bar 00:18:35 Technical Difficulties: Muted Audio 00:18:43 Touch Bar Placement Debate 00:20:28 Waiting for the M2 Mini and Spring Event 00:27:24 Mini Desk Setup with External Displays 00:29:35 Rebooting Computer and Discussing the M1 Max vs M1 00:31:23 Differences in Memory Capacity between 14 and 16-inch models 00:32:20 The Rise of AI and Machine Learning Applications

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2023.06.22.546078v1?rss=1 Authors: Ruuskanen, V., Espeseth, T., Hagen, T., Mathot, S. Abstract: Over the past few years, several studies have explored the relationship between resting-state baseline pupil size and cognitive abilities, including fluid intelligence, working memory capacity, and attentional control. However, the results have been inconsistent. Here we present the findings from two experiments designed to replicate and expand previous research, with the aim of clarifying previous mixed findings. In both experiments, we measured baseline pupil size while participants were not engaged in any tasks, and assessed fluid intelligence using a matrix task. In one experiment we also measured working memory capacity (letter-number-sequencing task) and attentional control (attentional-capture task). We controlled for several personal and demographic variables known to influence pupil size, such as age and nicotine consumption. Our analyses revealed no relationship between resting-state pupil size (average or variability) and any of the measured constructs, neither before nor after controlling for confounding variables. Taken together, our results suggest that any relationship between resting-state pupil size and cognitive abilities is likely to be weak or non-existent. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2023.04.06.535880v1?rss=1 Authors: Barnard, I. L., Onofrychuk, T. J., Toderash, A. D., Patel, V. N., Glass, A. E., Adrian, J. C., Laprairie, R. B., Howland, J. G. Abstract: Working memory (WM) is an executive function that orchestrates the use of a limited amount of information, referred to as working memory capacity (WMC), in cognitive functions. In humans, Cannabis exposure impairs WM; however, it is unclear if Cannabis facilitates or impairs rodent WM. Existing literature also fails to address the effects of Cannabis exposure on rodent WMC using exposure paradigms that closely mirror patterns of human use. In the present study, WMC of rats was inferred by novelty preference after a short delay in spontaneous recognition-based tests. Either object or odor-based stimuli were used in different variations of the tests that present identical (IOT) and different (DOT) sets of stimuli (3 or 6) for low- and high-cognitive loads, respectively. Additionally, we present a human-machine hybrid (HYB) behavioral quantification approach which supplements stopwatch-based scoring with supervised machine learning (SML)-based classification, enabling behavioral data to be made publicly available. After validating the spontaneous tests, 6-item IOT and DOT tests with the HYB method were used to evaluate the impact of acute exposure to high-THC or high-CBD Cannabis smoke on novelty preference. Under control conditions, rats showed novelty preference in all test variations. We found that high-THC, but not high-CBD, Cannabis smoke exposure impaired novelty preference for objects under a high-cognitive load. Odor-based recognition deficits were seen under both low-, and high-cognitive loads only following high-THC smoke exposure. Ultimately, these data show that Cannabis smoke exposure impacts novelty preference in a load-dependent, and stimuli-specific manner. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2023.03.30.534982v1?rss=1 Authors: Xie, Y., Duan, Y., Cheng, A., Jiang, P., Cueva, C. J., Yang, G. R. Abstract: The limited capacity of the brain to retain information in working memory has been well-known and studied for decades, yet the root of this limitation remains unclear. Here we built sensory-cognitive neural network models of working memory that perform tasks using raw visual stimuli. Contrary to intuitions that working memory capacity limitation stems from memory or cognitive constraints, we found that pre-training the sensory region of our models with natural images imposes sufficient constraints on models to exhibit a wide range of human-like behaviors in visual working memory tasks designed to probe capacity. Examining the neural mechanisms in our model reveals that capacity limitation mainly arises in a bottom-up manner. Our models offer a principled and functionally grounded explanation for the working memory capacity limitation without parameter fitting to behavioral data or much hyperparameter tuning. This work highlights the importance of developing models with realistic sensory processing even when investigating memory and other high-level cognitive phenomena. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info Podcast created by Paper Player, LLC

In this sermon, Family Pastor Brian Robey discusses Jesus's temptations in the wilderness.

This week we are talking about how to get out of our own way and allow our instincts, our preparation and our brains to lead the way out of a slump or a problem. In baseball when a player slumps, it's easy to start second guessing everything. They start trying to make changes to a swing, add a toe tap or move their hands. In reality no one gets to the big leagues without already knowing how to hit. Those that survive rely on their talent, their instincts and their prep work to just see the ball, feel their swing and hit it. The same goes for our lives. Wherever we are, we got there for a reason and our brain knows the way out, we just have to trust that the answers will come and stop beating our heads against the wall. Because the human brain is the most powerful supercomputer in the world.Source: What is the Memory Capacity of a Human Brain?Visit my website: saxinthemorning.com for merchandise and other links. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @saxinthemorning_podcastYouTube: subscribe and watch shorts here  

#10.07: L: Learning Habits: “What habits can boost your memory?” “Learning is a skill that can be mastered.” Take the LQ test: https://dralkapatel.com/lq-test/ My guest on this week's episode of The Lifestyle First Podcast is Giulia Remondino, TEDx speaker with her talk,Alter Your Past, Replay Your Future, and author of the book Genius By Choice In this very interesting episode, we: · Discuss learning to learn · Highlight the connection between learning and confidence · Discuss the difference between learning and recalling · Explore the ability to create mental representations of what we learn to build retention · Discuss the language of our brain based on images · Explore 3 phases of memory – encoding, storage, retrieval · Understand the 3 characteristics of memory based on images, association and emotion · Highlight 4 key emotions for memory – funny, scary, romantic, and disgusting · Discuss the immense capacity or our brain · Explore effective storage for memory · Highlight the importance of breaks at least every 90 minutes · Highlight the importance of sleep in processing memory. 1. The one question we discuss is “What habits can boost your memory?” 2. The two references we look at are · Giulia Remondino. Genius By Choice. 2020 https://www.amazon.co.uk/Genius-Choice-unconventional-Z-handbook-ebook/dp/B097Z32M5N/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3V0SK32T0VQN5&keywords=genius+by+choice&qid=1653122926&sprefix=genius+by+choice%2Caps%2C55&sr=8-1 · The Memory Capacity of a Human Brain. CNS Clinical Neurology Specialists. https://www.cnsnevada.com/what-is-the-memory-capacity-of-a-human-brain/ 3. The three actions to take are: · Turn concepts and words into images · Add emotion to learning – funny, scary, romantic or disgusting · Start from a trigger – create an association Which of these 3 actionable tips will you implement? Leave your comments below. -x- DISCLAIMER: This content does not constitute or substitute personal one-to-one professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or health care professional with questions about your health. Find Out More/Contact/Follow: Guest: Socials https://ingeniusly.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/giulia-selene-remondino-1a5849119/ https://www.instagram.com/giuliaremondino/ Host Newsletter: https://dralkapatel.com/mailinglist Website: https://dralkapatel.com/ Socials: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dralkapateluk/ https://www.facebook.com/dralkapateluk https://www.instagram.com/dralkapateluk https://twitter.com/dralkapateluk --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/dr-alka-patel/message

Shortages of cooking oil, risks of being hit by lightning and can lightning travel through your plumbing; why boats have round portholes; what's the memory capacity of a human brain; can we measure happiness; do animals feel happy and sad like we do; what gives farts their unique characteristics, and why do stars twinkle? Lester and Dr Chris have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Shortages of cooking oil, risks of being hit by lightning and can lightning travel through your plumbing; why boats have round portholes; what's the memory capacity of a human brain; can we measure happiness; do animals feel happy and sad like we do; what gives farts their unique characteristics, and why do stars twinkle? Lester and Dr Chris have the answers... Like this podcast? Please help us by supporting the Naked Scientists

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.09.14.296343v1?rss=1 Authors: Giroud, N., Keller, M., Meyer, M. Abstract: Many older adults are struggling with understanding spoken language, particularly when background noise is present interferes with comprehension. In the present study, we investigated a potential interaction between two well-known factors associated with greater speech-in-noise (SiN) reception thresholds in older adults, namely a) lower working memory capacity and b) age-related structural decline of frontal lobe regions. In a sample of older adults (N=25) and younger controls (N=13) with normal pure-tone thresholds, SiN reception thresholds and working memory capacity were assessed. Furthermore, T1-weighted structural MR-images were recorded to analyze neuroanatomical traits (i.e., cortical thickness (CT) and cortical surface area (CSA)) of the cortex. As expected, the older group showed greater SiN reception thresholds compared to the younger group. We also found consistent age-related atrophy (i.e., lower CT) in brain regions associated with SiN recognition namely the superior temporal lobe bilaterally, the right inferior frontal and precentral gyrus, as well as the left superior frontal gyrus. Those older participants with greater atrophy in these brain regions also showed greater SiN reception thresholds. Interestingly, the association between CT in the left superior frontal gyrus and SiN reception thresholds was moderated by individual working memory capacity. Older adults with greater working memory capacity benefitted more strongly from thicker frontal lobe regions when it comes to improve SiN recognition. Overall, our results fit well into the literature showing that age-related structural decline in auditory- and cognition-related brain areas is associated with greater SiN reception thresholds in older adults. However, we highlight that this association changes as a function of individual working memory capacity. We therefore believe that future interventions to improve SiN recognition in older adults should take into account the role of the frontal lobe as well as individual working memory capacity. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.08.24.260588v1?rss=1 Authors: Xu, L., Yu, L., Feng, J. Abstract: The critical brain hypothesis suggests that efficient neural computation could be realized by critical brain dynamics hallmarked by scale-free avalanche activity. However, its further application requires not only accurately identifying the critical point but also depicting the phase transition in brains so that different cognitive states could be mapped on a spectrum. In this work, we mapped individuals' brains onto an inverted-U curve between the mean synchronization and synchronization entropy of blood oxygenation level-dependent (BOLD) signals from resting-state fMRI scans. We found that the critical point lies at the tipping point (i.e., moderate synchrony and maximal variability in synchrony) of this curve, which is consistent with previous findings. We then verified that the complexity of functional connectivity, as well as the similarity between structural and functional networks, was maximized near the critical point, whereas reduction in complexity and structure-function decoupling were found both in the sub- and supercritical regimes. We then observed phase transitions in resting-state brain dynamics and found that the brains showed longer dwell times in the subcritical regime. These results provided strong evidence that the large-scale brain networks were hovering around the critical point. Finally, we found that critical dynamics were associated with high scores in fluid intelligence and working memory tests but not crystallized intelligence scores. Our results revealed the role that avalanche criticality plays in cognitive performance and provide a simple method to identify the critical point and map cortical states on a spectrum of neural dynamics, with a critical point in the domain. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.08.05.237727v1?rss=1 Authors: Bidelman, G., Brown, J. A., Bashivan, P. Abstract: Working memory (WM) is a fundamental construct of human cognition that predicts important faculties such as language abilities and scholastic achievement. The neural basis of auditory WM is thought to reflect a distributed brain network consisting of canonical memory and central executive brain regions including frontal lobe, prefrontal areas, and hippocampus. Yet, the role of auditory (sensory) cortex in supporting active memory representations remains controversial. Here, we recorded neuroelectric activity via EEG as listeners actively performed an auditory version of the Sternberg memory task. Memory load was taxed by parametrically manipulating the number of auditory tokens (letter sounds) held in memory. Source analysis of scalp potentials showed that sustained neural activity maintained in auditory cortex (AC) prior to memory retrieval closely scaled with behavioral performance. Brain-behavior correlations revealed lateralized modulations in left (but not right) AC predicted individual differences in auditory WM capacity. Our findings confirm a prominent role of auditory cortex, traditionally viewed as a sensory-perceptual processor, in actively maintaining memory traces and dictating individual differences in behavioral WM limits. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info

Link to bioRxiv paper: http://biorxiv.org/cgi/content/short/2020.05.02.073825v1?rss=1 Authors: Pavlov, Y. G., Kotchoubey, B. Abstract: Working memory (WM) consists of two main components: sensory storage and central executive. We studied cortical oscillatory correlates of these two components in a large sample of 156 participants to assess separately the contribution of them to individual differences in WM. The participants were presented with WM tasks of above-average to high complexity. Some of the tasks required only storage in WM, others required storage and mental manipulations. Our data indicate a close relationship between frontal midline theta, central beta activity and the central executive component of WM. The oscillatory counterparts of the central executive determined individual differences in verbal WM performance. In contrast, alpha activity was not related to the individual differences. The results demonstrate that central executive component of WM, rather than sensory storage capacity, play the decisive role in individual WM capacity limits. Copy rights belong to original authors. Visit the link for more info

Learn about how digital technology is changing the way we listen to music and other audio from special guest Damon Krukowski, who is a musician, writer, and author of the new book “Ways of Hearing.” We’ll also answer a listener question about whether there’s a limit to how much we can know. Get your copy of “Ways of Hearing” on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2VLuDer More from Damon Krukowski: “Ways of Hearing” on Amazon — https://amzn.to/2VLuDer Damon Krukowski’s website — http://www.dadadrummer.com/ Pitchfork profile — https://pitchfork.com/staff/damon-krukowski/ Follow Damon K on Twitter @dada_drummer — https://twitter.com/dada_drummer Radiotopia Showcase — https://www.radiotopia.fm/showcase/ways-of-hearing Additional resources discussed: What’s the most we can remember? | BBC — http://www.bbc.com/future/story/20150401-whats-the-most-we-can-remember Memory Capacity of the Brain is 10 Times More than Previously Thought | Salk Institute for Biological Studies — https://www.salk.edu/news-release/memory-capacity-of-brain-is-10-times-more-than-previously-thought/ What Is the Memory Capacity of the Human Brain? | Scientific American — https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-is-the-memory-capacity/ Your Short-Term Memory Can Only Hold 7 Items (But You Can Use This Trick) | Curiosity.com — https://curiosity.im/2L0IdcI If you love our show and you're interested in hearing full-length interviews, then please consider supporting us on Patreon. You'll get exclusive episodes and access to our archives as soon as you become a Patron! https://www.patreon.com/curiositydotcom Download the FREE 5-star Curiosity app for Android and iOS at https://curiosity.im/podcast-app. And Amazon smart speaker users: you can listen to our podcast as part of your Amazon Alexa Flash Briefing — just click “enable” here: https://curiosity.im/podcast-flash-briefing.

Having deleted an entire episode, I, distracted by what I am reading rather than what I had planned, discuss connecting psychology to the scientific method to synthesis​, cognitive science, and writing. How can knowing how the mind works help a person both being a better thinker and a better writer?

Having deleted an entire episode, I, distracted by what I am reading rather than what I had planned, discuss connecting psychology to the scientific method to synthesis​, cognitive science, and writing. How can knowing how the mind works help a person both being a better thinker and a better writer?

August 27, 2017 Romans 8:26-30 ESV For Website / PRIMARY SOURCES: James Boice, Commentary on Romans Don Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive The 1972 Humanist Manifesto C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity Scientific American, “What is the Memory Capacity of the Human Brain?” John Stott, Commentary on Romans NT Wright, For Everyone Commentaries

August 27, 2017 Romans 8:26-30 ESV For Website / PRIMARY SOURCES: James Boice, Commentary on Romans Don Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive The 1972 Humanist Manifesto C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity Scientific American, “What is the Memory Capacity of the Human Brain?” John Stott, Commentary on Romans NT Wright, For Everyone Commentaries

August 20, 2017 Romans 8:18-25 ESV PRIMARY SOURCES: James Boice, Commentary on Romans Don Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive CS Lewis, A Grief Observed CS Lewis, The Last Battle Eugene Peterson, Kingfishers Catch Fire Scientific American, “What is the Memory Capacity of the Human Brain?” John Stott, Commentary on Romans NT Wright, For Everyone Commentaries

August 20, 2017 Romans 8:18-25 ESV PRIMARY SOURCES: James Boice, Commentary on Romans Don Carson, Editor, The New Bible Commentary ESV Greek Tools ESV Study Bible IVP Bible Background Commentary Timothy Keller, Logos Sermon Archive CS Lewis, A Grief Observed CS Lewis, The Last Battle Eugene Peterson, Kingfishers Catch Fire Scientific American, “What is the Memory Capacity of the Human Brain?” John Stott, Commentary on Romans NT Wright, For Everyone Commentaries

For this week's Ask Science Mike, we address the following questions: Does the Cambrian Explosion undermine Evolution? Are we reaching the limits of human knowledge and what does that mean for theology? Did Jesus actually perform miracles? How do I deal with bitterness toward traditional Christians? You're in charge of this program. All you have to do is submit a question using #asksciencemike on Twitter, YouTube, or Soundcloud. You can also submit questions anonymously on asksciencemike.com. The easiest way to get new episodes is to subscribe on iTunes here. Ask Science Mike is made possible by listeners like you. Learn more on our Patreon page.  Belong: an event by The Liturgists Here are some resources on each answer if you'd like to dig deeper.Q1: Does the Cambrian Explosion undermine Evolution? Berkeley on the Cambrian Explosion Biologos on the Cambrian ExplosionQ2: Are we reaching the limits of human knowledge and what does that mean for theology? Memory Capacity of Human BrainsQ3: Did Jesus actually perform miracles? Sunday, The LiturgistsQ4: How do I deal with bitterness toward traditional Christians? When the Past Hurts, mikemchargue.com Ask Science Mike is produced by Gregg Nordin. The Ask Science Mike theme song was written, performed, and recorded by Jeb Bodiford. If you need original podcast music, he's your guy. You've got questions, he's got answers. Even though we may not understand he'll talk anyway. You've got problems, he won't solve them, But he'll talk and talk and talk until he's blue in the face. Science, faith, and life - Ask Science Mike.