December 2013 PMID 24316296

The will to persevere induced by electrical stimulation of the human cingulate gyrus.

Josef Parvizi, Vinitha Rangarajan, William R Shirer, Nikita Desai, Michael D Greicius

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70
Peak: 3 in Sep 2020
across 6 sources since Sep 2020

Extended reach

48,611
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Total likes

48

Video views

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Sep 2020 – Jul 2025

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AI synopsis

What people are saying

The comments reflect a strong interest in the neural mechanisms behind perseverance, exemplified by questions like 'where does the will to persevere come from?' and descriptions of brain stimulation effects. The tone combines curiosity with an appreciation of the research's importance, contributing to an overall positive view of its potential impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts agree that the research sheds light on the physiological basis of perseverance, as seen in comments like 'they are overcome with the will to persevere' and references to brain stimulation effects.

InterestHigh interest

Posts demonstrate high interest, with questions about the origins of perseverance and explanations involving brain regions, showing curiosity and engagement with the science.

EngagementModerate engagement

Discussions include references to related studies and interpretations, such as citing Parvizi et al. and quoting specific terms like 'driving into a storm,' indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on the potential to understand or influence perseverance suggests perceived significance, though discussions remain mostly conceptual without definitive claims about real-world application.

Abstract in brief

  • The study explores how electrical stimulation of the anterior midcingulate cortex (aMCC) influences emotional and physiological responses, showing it can induce autonomic changes and a mental state of readiness to face challenges.
  • Resting-state connectivity analysis indicates that the stimulated site is part of a widespread brain network involving regions linked to emotion, decision-making, and subcortical areas.
  • The findings suggest that this brain network may play a key role in the will to persevere and could be involved in conditions where individuals struggle to endure stress or pain.]

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Mithu Storoni
@MithuStoroni · X

Where does the “will to persevere” when faced with a challenge come from? Electrically stimulating a specific area of the brain, the ACC, evokes the will to persevere when facing a perceived challenge: https://t.co/7LGIZqzbHs

Sep 28, 2020 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 4,185 followers View post →
Milan Cvitkovic
@MWCvitkovic · X

They are overcome with "the will to persevere". Like "driving into a storm...and you’ve got to get across the hill". If you have no idea what that means, here's a video of them explaining: https://t.co/9CsQbpLJ7f Parvizi, et al. (2014) doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2013.10.057

May 9, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 3,868 followers View post →
Mac Shine
@jmacshine · X

@DrYohanJohn @PessoaBrain @_fernando_rosas the will to persevere: https://t.co/sNrAAw5UxJ?

Apr 19, 2021 · 4 likes · 3,951 followers View post →
Nico Dosenbach
@ndosenbach · X

@choratech https://t.co/aHQeI7BOQV

Jul 12, 2025 · 1 like · 5,868 followers View post →
CLaE
@leafs_s · X

RT @StoroniMithu: Where does the “will to persevere” when faced with a challenge come from? Electrically stimulating a specific area of th…

Sep 29, 2020 · 3 shares · 28,613 followers View post →
Lorenzo Pia
@lorenzopia · X

RT @StoroniMithu: Where does the “will to persevere” when faced with a challenge come from? Electrically stimulating a specific area of th…

Sep 29, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,152 followers View post →

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Nico Dosenbach
@ndosenbach · X

@choratech https://t.co/aHQeI7BOQV

Jul 12, 2025 · 1 like · 5,868 followers View post →
vijay
@vjk2005 · X

RT @MWCvitkovic: They are overcome with "the will to persevere". Like "driving into a storm...and you’ve got to get across the hill". If…

May 9, 2021 · 1 share · 147 followers View post →
Milan Cvitkovic
@MWCvitkovic · X

They are overcome with "the will to persevere". Like "driving into a storm...and you’ve got to get across the hill". If you have no idea what that means, here's a video of them explaining: https://t.co/9CsQbpLJ7f Parvizi, et al. (2014) doi: 10.1016/j.neuron.2013.10.057

May 9, 2021 · 6 likes · 1 share · 3,868 followers View post →
Mac Shine
@jmacshine · X

@DrYohanJohn @PessoaBrain @_fernando_rosas the will to persevere: https://t.co/sNrAAw5UxJ?

Apr 19, 2021 · 4 likes · 3,951 followers View post →
Mauricio Bravo - Markeavelo
@markeavelo · X

RT @StoroniMithu: Where does the “will to persevere” when faced with a challenge come from? Electrically stimulating a specific area of th…

Oct 12, 2020 · 3 shares · 105 followers View post →
Lorenzo Pia
@lorenzopia · X

RT @StoroniMithu: Where does the “will to persevere” when faced with a challenge come from? Electrically stimulating a specific area of th…

Sep 29, 2020 · 3 shares · 1,152 followers View post →
CLaE
@leafs_s · X

RT @StoroniMithu: Where does the “will to persevere” when faced with a challenge come from? Electrically stimulating a specific area of th…

Sep 29, 2020 · 3 shares · 28,613 followers View post →
Mithu Storoni
@MithuStoroni · X

Where does the “will to persevere” when faced with a challenge come from? Electrically stimulating a specific area of the brain, the ACC, evokes the will to persevere when facing a perceived challenge: https://t.co/7LGIZqzbHs

Sep 28, 2020 · 6 likes · 3 shares · 4,185 followers View post →