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…·16 min read·Sep 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.·8 min read·Oct 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?·9 min read·Oct 1, 2021--1--1
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…·17 min read·Aug 12, 2021--2--2
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…·10 min read·Jul 15, 2021--1--1
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…·11 min read·May 23, 2021--1--1