October 2000 PMID 11030656

Replaying the game: hypnagogic images in normals and amnesics.

R Stickgold, A Malia, D Maguire, D Roddenberry, M O'Connor

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54
Peak: 3 in Aug 2023
across 6 sources since Jun 2021

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The overall tone reflects an interest in the neuroscientific implications of hypnagogic images, as seen in references to Robert Stickgold's work and the surprising findings with amnesic patients dreaming without memory recall. The choice of words like 'famous' and 'important' highlights admiration, while specific mentions of research methods and patient examples reveal deep engagement and recognition of the study's significance.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions acknowledge the significance of the findings, especially the connection between hypnagogic imagery and memory processes, referencing the original research and its implications.

InterestHigh interest

Participants demonstrate high curiosity, often referencing the well-known experiment and discussing amnesic patients dreaming or visualizing without recall, indicating strong engagement with these ideas.

EngagementHigh engagement

Several posts delve into detailed discussions about the mechanisms of memory and hypnagogic imagery, showing active reflection and analytical thinking.

ImpactModerate impact

Although some see the research as intriguing, there is a modest sense that it might influence related studies or practical understanding of sleep and memory, but this is not overwhelmingly emphasized.

Abstract in brief

  • Participants playing Tetris experienced intrusive visual images of the game at sleep onset, indicating hypnagogic imagery.
  • Three amnesic patients with brain damage reported similar images despite lacking the ability to recall playing the game, suggesting that such imagery does not rely on memory systems responsible for conscious recollection.
  • Control participants also reported images related to past versions of the game, showing that long-term memories can influence immediate hypnagogic imagery even without recent experience.]

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Tay
@BioTay · X

6/6 El podcast entrevistan a Robert Stickgold, quien publicó aquel famoso trabajo sobre el Efecto Tetris: Cómo incluso gente con amnesia (sin memoria declarativa) sueña con el Tetris después de haber jugado, aunque no recuerden haberlo hecho (paper, 2000) https://t.co/Hs6c4aUh7r https://t.co/GoCMFiUx9S

Aug 3, 2023 · 22 likes · 3 shares · 20,302 followers View post →
Ethan Mollick
@emollick · X

Paper is here: https://t.co/7wj4yZtVY7 https://t.co/Wq9Ob2ZN1H

Jul 10, 2022 · 13 likes · 1 share · 289,709 followers View post →
tomokoba
@tomokoba10 · X

テトリスしてたら寝ても覚めても(むしろ寝てるとき)テトリスが頭に浮かんでくるやつ Replaying the Game: Hypnagogic Images in Normals and Amnesics https://t.co/kCZZGXSQtu

Apr 24, 2022 · 4 likes · 492 followers View post →
Daniel
@d_feldman · X

https://t.co/az75eh66mh

Mar 9, 2022 · 1 like · 22,231 followers View post →
Michael Scullin
@BaylorSleep · X

@BrandonPetersMD @sphynxkennedy I believe this is the original reference: https://t.co/bYoHXCscI8

Jun 7, 2022 · 1 like · 469 followers View post →
Miguel Angel Ruiz
@Mars_777 · X

RT @BioTay: 6/6 El podcast entrevistan a Robert Stickgold, quien publicó aquel famoso trabajo sobre el Efecto Tetris: Cómo incluso gente co…

Aug 3, 2023 · 3 shares · 2,615 followers View post →

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Miguel Angel Ruiz
@Mars_777 · X

RT @BioTay: 6/6 El podcast entrevistan a Robert Stickgold, quien publicó aquel famoso trabajo sobre el Efecto Tetris: Cómo incluso gente co…

Aug 3, 2023 · 3 shares · 2,615 followers View post →
CayoCornelio
@CayoCornelio · X

RT @BioTay: 6/6 El podcast entrevistan a Robert Stickgold, quien publicó aquel famoso trabajo sobre el Efecto Tetris: Cómo incluso gente co…

Aug 3, 2023 · 3 shares · 2,477 followers View post →
Tay
@BioTay · X

6/6 El podcast entrevistan a Robert Stickgold, quien publicó aquel famoso trabajo sobre el Efecto Tetris: Cómo incluso gente con amnesia (sin memoria declarativa) sueña con el Tetris después de haber jugado, aunque no recuerden haberlo hecho (paper, 2000) https://t.co/Hs6c4aUh7r https://t.co/GoCMFiUx9S

Aug 3, 2023 · 22 likes · 3 shares · 20,302 followers View post →
Ethan Mollick
@emollick · X

Paper is here: https://t.co/7wj4yZtVY7 https://t.co/Wq9Ob2ZN1H

Jul 10, 2022 · 13 likes · 1 share · 289,709 followers View post →
Michael Scullin
@BaylorSleep · X

@BrandonPetersMD @sphynxkennedy I believe this is the original reference: https://t.co/bYoHXCscI8

Jun 7, 2022 · 1 like · 469 followers View post →
tomokoba
@tomokoba10 · X

テトリスしてたら寝ても覚めても(むしろ寝てるとき)テトリスが頭に浮かんでくるやつ Replaying the Game: Hypnagogic Images in Normals and Amnesics https://t.co/kCZZGXSQtu

Apr 24, 2022 · 4 likes · 492 followers View post →
Daniel
@d_feldman · X

https://t.co/az75eh66mh

Mar 9, 2022 · 1 like · 22,231 followers View post →
Linalool Enjoyer, Eliade Weismann
@eliadeweismann · X

What patterns are playing through your mind? https://t.co/CywCu6slNE

Jun 11, 2021 · 552 followers View post →