Benjamin ZimmermanWhat Space Are You In?In neuroscience research, we spend a lot of time trying to make sense of brain images. I spend a good part of most of my days answering the…Sep 18, 2022Sep 18, 2022
Benjamin ZimmermanIs Aging on Its Way Out?An optimistic take on strategies to prevent and reverse aging, and why I think neuroscience will play a crucial role.Oct 16, 2021Oct 16, 2021
Benjamin ZimmermanHow to Decide When We DieWe define the point of death with a concept of “brain death.” But will this change in the future? Why can’t we revive brains?Oct 1, 20211Oct 1, 20211
Benjamin ZimmermanDoes Your Heart Control Your Thoughts?Okay, I admit that my title is meant to be a bit clickbaity. But with clickbaity gusto, I’ll double down and begin by reminding you that…Aug 12, 20212Aug 12, 20212
Benjamin ZimmermanCan neuroscience help us decide how to meditate?Over the past year or so, I have found myself developing opinions about meditation. I am not an expert meditator or a meditation teacher. I…Jul 15, 20211Jul 15, 20211
Benjamin ZimmermanWheels are Turning: How Cyclicity Analysis is Changing the Way I Think About the Brain“Their brains lit up!” Most people will be familiar with the hot yellow and red blobs superimposed on beautifully high-resolution brain…May 23, 20211May 23, 20211