December 2011 PMID 22114193

Meditation experience is associated with differences in default mode network activity and connectivity.

Judson A Brewer, Patrick D Worhunsky, Jeremy R Gray, Yi-Yuan Tang, Jochen Weber, Hedy Kober

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The discussions reflect strong interest and agreement, with commenters quoting phrases like 'differences in default mode network activity' and referencing related research studies, highlighting the neural effects of meditation. The tone is analytical and curious, emphasizing both the scientific importance and potential implications for mental health and consciousness, which underscores the perceived high relevance of the publication.

AgreementStrong agreement

The majority of discussions affirm the findings of the publication, emphasizing the connection between meditation and brain activity changes, indicating strong support.

InterestHigh interest

Postings demonstrate high curiosity, with commenters referencing the neural mechanisms, whole-brain connectivity, and implications for well-being, showing active engagement.

EngagementHigh engagement

Many responses discuss specific brain regions, such as the default mode network, and mention related studies or methodologies, reflecting deep analysis and connection with prior knowledge.

ImpactModerate impact

Some comments highlight the significance of these findings for mental health and meditation practices, though most focus on scientific curiosity rather than immediate practical impact.

Abstract in brief

  • Experienced meditators show decreased activity in the brain's default mode network (DMN), especially in areas linked to self-referential thoughts, during various types of meditation.
  • Meditation increases functional connectivity between regions involved in self-monitoring and cognitive control, such as the posterior cingulate, dorsal anterior cingulate, and dorsolateral prefrontal cortex.
  • These neural changes suggest that meditation can reduce mind-wandering and self-focused thoughts, which are typically associated with unhappiness, offering insights into how meditation might promote well-being.]

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ปราง Self-Growth
@Maprangself · X

แหล่งที่มา Brewer, J. A., Worhunsky, P. D., Gray, J. R., Tang, Y. Y., Weber, J., & Kober, H. (2011). Meditation experience is associated with differences in default mode network activity and connectivity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 108(50), 20254-20259.

Feb 13, 2025 · 20 likes · 10 shares · 8,125 followers View post →
Jud Brewer MD PhD
@judbrewer · X

@jaxskye @samuel_b_phd @boeslab @CanalsNeuroFarm Meditation show similar DMN deactivation. We haven’t specifically done measures of time distortion in these subjects but loss of a sense of time is often reported. Very interesting convergence. https://t.co/W81Wgs7a2j

May 25, 2022 · 2 likes · 14,668 followers View post →
Joaquin Grehan MD
@drjgrehan · X

@NicoJoseIsola Meditation https://t.co/rigf7qv46m https://t.co/84XnkzVsgf

Jun 16, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 338 followers View post →
圓館かずみ_量子AIでマーケ戦略
@Akashic_Marke · X

瞑想体験は、デフォルトモードのネットワークアクティビティと接続性の違いに関連しています | PNAS https://t.co/YQTTfyYeHG

Apr 1, 2025 · 1 like · 1,289 followers View post →
Milica Radovic-Mandic
@Milica_Radovic_ · X

@puwulitics @PsilocybinSf @TEDxMarin 2. Brewer, J. A., Worhunsky, P. D., Gray, J. R., Tang, Y.-Y., Weber, J., & Kober, H. (2011). Meditation experience is associated with differences in default mode network activity and connectivity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 108(50), 20254-20259.

Jun 27, 2023 · 1 like · 946 followers View post →
سندباد
@miiiiiiiiiimmmm · X

و خیلی جالبه دانشمند بعدی جدسون بروئره از دانشگاه Yale، بروئر تحقیقاتی راجع تاثیرات مایندفولنس بر کاهش اضطراب، پرخوری و اعتیاد انجام داده توسط تکنولوژی fMRI. https://t.co/dnG1SjlIxO

May 20, 2022 · 1 like · 168 followers View post →

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@AyvasaOS · X

@GBarsawme Source: https://t.co/KKQ6quJCKM

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圓館かずみ_量子AIでマーケ戦略
@Akashic_Marke · X

瞑想体験は、デフォルトモードのネットワークアクティビティと接続性の違いに関連しています | PNAS https://t.co/YQTTfyYeHG

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Axineas
@AxineasLatigo · X

@SneaselAlbino Y hay gente que saca la "ciencia" y se pasa el método científico por el forro. No lo digo por ti, lo digo porque la moneda siempre tiene dos caras. pero en serio, hay estudios concluyentes sobre esto y no solo uno. Échale un rato al Google scholar: https://t.co/4JH2hzJIpj

Mar 24, 2025 · 17,924 followers View post →
Simultanagnosia
@Simultanagnosia · X

@Abe_Hanks @vim_Explore_cmd @DeeWaynee94 E.g. Meditation experience is associated with differences in default mode network activity and connectivity https://t.co/DvmM6LqTR2 Self unbound: ego dissolution in psychedelic experience https://t.co/b76yEDvn2j

Mar 10, 2025 · 435 followers View post →
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@muaypanadda · X

RT @Maprangself: แหล่งที่มา Brewer, J. A., Worhunsky, P. D., Gray, J. R., Tang, Y. Y., Weber, J., & Kober, H. (2011). Meditation experience…

Feb 14, 2025 · 10 shares · 215 followers View post →
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@KNinooch · X

RT @Maprangself: แหล่งที่มา Brewer, J. A., Worhunsky, P. D., Gray, J. R., Tang, Y. Y., Weber, J., & Kober, H. (2011). Meditation experience…

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@_jee_jee · X

RT @Maprangself: แหล่งที่มา Brewer, J. A., Worhunsky, P. D., Gray, J. R., Tang, Y. Y., Weber, J., & Kober, H. (2011). Meditation experience…

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@amyblueflori · X

RT @Maprangself: แหล่งที่มา Brewer, J. A., Worhunsky, P. D., Gray, J. R., Tang, Y. Y., Weber, J., & Kober, H. (2011). Meditation experience…

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우주
@Mist_Nightsun · X

RT @Maprangself: แหล่งที่มา Brewer, J. A., Worhunsky, P. D., Gray, J. R., Tang, Y. Y., Weber, J., & Kober, H. (2011). Meditation experience…

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@shwsmeanhappy · X

RT @Maprangself: แหล่งที่มา Brewer, J. A., Worhunsky, P. D., Gray, J. R., Tang, Y. Y., Weber, J., & Kober, H. (2011). Meditation experience…

Feb 13, 2025 · 10 shares · 199 followers View post →
ปราง Self-Growth
@Maprangself · X

แหล่งที่มา Brewer, J. A., Worhunsky, P. D., Gray, J. R., Tang, Y. Y., Weber, J., & Kober, H. (2011). Meditation experience is associated with differences in default mode network activity and connectivity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 108(50), 20254-20259.

Feb 13, 2025 · 20 likes · 10 shares · 8,125 followers View post →
催眠術師かずきin
@kikousaimin · X

参考論文 Brewer, J.A., Worhunsky, P.D., Gray, J.R., Tang, Y., Weber, J., & Kober, H. (2011). Meditation experience is associated with differences in default mode network activity and connectivity. PNAS, 108(50), 20254-20259. https://t.co/xc7pDZLGKB

Apr 1, 2024 · 53 followers View post →
Milica Radovic-Mandic
@Milica_Radovic_ · X

@puwulitics @PsilocybinSf @TEDxMarin 2. Brewer, J. A., Worhunsky, P. D., Gray, J. R., Tang, Y.-Y., Weber, J., & Kober, H. (2011). Meditation experience is associated with differences in default mode network activity and connectivity. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 108(50), 20254-20259.

Jun 27, 2023 · 1 like · 946 followers View post →
Coase’s "Net effect?" Ghost
@GhostCoase · X

@goingawoll @JoshuaLWatson For example: https://t.co/I4pAIwaJeo

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안구건조요정
@_peachfroot · X

RT @psychoseahorse: 숙련된 명상자들은 통제집단에 비해 명상시 DMN 활성화가 낮으며, 명상하지 않을 때에도 DMN 관련영역에서 통제집단과 차이를 나타냈다. https://t.co/7iuwZcjlSU

Feb 5, 2023 · 17 shares · 97 followers View post →
은성
@ok_nina · X

RT @psychoseahorse: 숙련된 명상자들은 통제집단에 비해 명상시 DMN 활성화가 낮으며, 명상하지 않을 때에도 DMN 관련영역에서 통제집단과 차이를 나타냈다. https://t.co/7iuwZcjlSU

Feb 3, 2023 · 17 shares · 8,650 followers View post →
Jud Brewer MD PhD
@judbrewer · X

@boeslab The time element lines up with what we’ve found with expert meditators who are focusing on the present moment. https://t.co/Wp9KKyBDhW

Sep 4, 2022 · 14,668 followers View post →
luis hernan graffe
@hernangraffe · X

RT @hernangraffe: https://t.co/MU61J2qOPI

Jun 3, 2022 · 1 share · 3,151 followers View post →
luis hernan graffe
@hernangraffe · X

https://t.co/MU61J2qOPI

Jun 2, 2022 · 1 share · 3,151 followers View post →
Jud Brewer MD PhD
@judbrewer · X

@jaxskye @samuel_b_phd @boeslab @CanalsNeuroFarm Meditation show similar DMN deactivation. We haven’t specifically done measures of time distortion in these subjects but loss of a sense of time is often reported. Very interesting convergence. https://t.co/W81Wgs7a2j

May 25, 2022 · 2 likes · 14,668 followers View post →
سندباد
@miiiiiiiiiimmmm · X

و خیلی جالبه دانشمند بعدی جدسون بروئره از دانشگاه Yale، بروئر تحقیقاتی راجع تاثیرات مایندفولنس بر کاهش اضطراب، پرخوری و اعتیاد انجام داده توسط تکنولوژی fMRI. https://t.co/dnG1SjlIxO

May 20, 2022 · 1 like · 168 followers View post →
José Ramón Hdez. P.
@joseramonhp · X

RT @drjgrehan: @NicoJoseIsola Meditation https://t.co/rigf7qv46m https://t.co/84XnkzVsgf

May 5, 2022 · 1 share · 751 followers View post →
つばき
@inhibitory_net · X

Meditation experience is associated with differences in default mode network activity and connectivity https://t.co/iRIBoIFqNW

Mar 17, 2022 · 13 followers View post →
IrA
@MarlyIr · X

Meditation experience is associated with differences in default mode network activity and connectivity https://t.co/cQFdN5xS2C

Nov 27, 2021 · 251 followers View post →
Joaquin Grehan MD
@drjgrehan · X

@NicoJoseIsola Meditation https://t.co/rigf7qv46m https://t.co/84XnkzVsgf

Jun 16, 2020 · 2 likes · 1 share · 338 followers View post →
Vera Patras
@vera_patras · X

Meditation experience is associated with differences in default mode network activity and connectivity. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/Jdsh8Hm6ro

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