@DrAstrocyte Otro ejemplo: el lenguaje. Este estudio dice que de todo lo relacionado con el lenguaje se encarga el hemisferio izquierdo. El derecho, por ejemplo, se encargaría de la comunicación no verbal. Pero cuando realizamos una función no usamos solo un área. https://t.co/iKasR0QE1T
Left brain, right brain: facts and fantasies.
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The comments reveal a cautious skepticism toward the publication's simplified portrayal of brain lateralization, with users referencing experts like Michael Corballis and scientific studies. The tone varies from curiosity to critique, highlighting the ongoing debate and nuanced understanding of brain functions in scientific and social discussions.
Discussions reflect mixed views, with some skepticism about the oversimplification presented in the publication.
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The comments include references to further research, author opinions, and nuances of brain functions, indicating moderate engagement.
The discourse suggests some influence on ongoing debates about brain asymmetry, but no collective shift or major conclusion is noted.
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- Brain asymmetry and handedness are not unique to humans; they are common in animals and support the development of functions like language and tool use.
- Handedness and brain asymmetry are innate and partly controlled by genes, though the exact genes are not well understood.
- Cognitive and emotional issues are sometimes linked to deviations from typical right-handedness and left-brain language dominance, especially when these asymmetries are absent rather than reversed.]
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Most liked on X and Blueskyஎன்ற கருத்தை ஆதரிக்க எந்த ஆதாரமும் இல்லை என்று விஞ்ஞானி தீர்மானித்தார்.எனவே இந்த அவ அறிவியலை மையமாக வைத்து பல மாணவர்களுக்கு "training sessions " நடக்கின்றது
@jebrkf @ConchiLillo Hola! Echa un ojo a este estudio. Creo que resuelve tus dudas. https://t.co/8rP42RE9fF Si no tuvieras acceso a él, dímelo y veo como te lo puedo enviar.
@jonnym1ller @dr_mcgilchrist I'd be cautious about his work – while some of it is based on sound science, a lot of his conclusions are completely untethered from neuroscience and better belong to the field of philosophy (which would be fine if he made it clearer) https://t.co/PrcawtYbYK
@mgcalambra @ConchiLillo Hola Miguel. Echa un vistazo a este artículo: https://t.co/8rP42RE9fF No es un artículo de divulgación, no se como de puesto estas en el tema. A mi a veces hay artículos que "se me hacen bola". Cualquier cosas nos dices y lo discutimos.
@sporks_out @five_bagels @Torie_Lee @KylePlantEmoji Has it? I'm finding some recent information to the contrary, but I'm happy to be corrected. What I'm seeing instead is that recent research shows more nuance, and that it's not unique to humans, that any stigma associated with one side has been dispelled. https://t.co/DpuFrF2OXH
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The Benefits of Weak Hands in Handedness and Brain Function
Having a weak hand can be beneficial, as it reflects brain asymmetry that supports functions like language and tool use. Handedness is partly genetic, influencing brain development and cognitive abilities.
Understanding Brain Asymmetry and Handedness in Humans and Animals
Brain asymmetry and handedness are common in animals and humans, supporting functions like language and tool use. These traits are innate and partly genetic. Deviations from typical asymmetry can sometimes lead to…
Brain Asymmetry and Handedness in Animals and Humans
Brain asymmetry and handedness are not unique to humans; they are common in animals and support functions like language and tool use. These traits are innate, largely gene-controlled, and deviations can relate to…
Evaluating Left vs Right Brain Dominance Through MRI Studies
This video explores the controversial idea of left-brain versus right-brain dominance. It discusses a study using resting state functional connectivity MRI on 1,011 individuals, showing local networks rather than global…
Why Are Left-Handed People So Rare? Insights into Brain Asymmetry.
Brain asymmetry and handedness are common across animals, supporting language and tool use. Handedness is innate and partly genetic. Deviations from typical right-handedness and left-brain dominance can be linked to…
RT @thil_sek: என்ற கருத்தை ஆதரிக்க எந்த ஆதாரமும் இல்லை என்று விஞ்ஞானி தீர்மானித்தார்.எனவே இந்த அவ அறிவியலை மையமாக வைத்து பல மாணவர்களுக்கு "…
RT @thil_sek: என்ற கருத்தை ஆதரிக்க எந்த ஆதாரமும் இல்லை என்று விஞ்ஞானி தீர்மானித்தார்.எனவே இந்த அவ அறிவியலை மையமாக வைத்து பல மாணவர்களுக்கு "…
RT @thil_sek: என்ற கருத்தை ஆதரிக்க எந்த ஆதாரமும் இல்லை என்று விஞ்ஞானி தீர்மானித்தார்.எனவே இந்த அவ அறிவியலை மையமாக வைத்து பல மாணவர்களுக்கு "…
என்ற கருத்தை ஆதரிக்க எந்த ஆதாரமும் இல்லை என்று விஞ்ஞானி தீர்மானித்தார்.எனவே இந்த அவ அறிவியலை மையமாக வைத்து பல மாணவர்களுக்கு "training sessions " நடக்கின்றது
RT @dreamgbutterfly: Left Brain, Right Brain: Facts and Fantasies https://t.co/E5HsvZghyS
الدماغ الأيسر، الدماغ الأيمن: حقائق وخيالات https://t.co/NNyhDqOgZY
@carmguti Corballis is a good author to look into https://t.co/UaGZYZAZiP
"...vision and attention were biased toward the right hemisphere, language and internal thought to the left." #research RT: Left Brain, Right Brain: Facts and Fantasies https://t.co/QSNFJZ7U7A
@SENC_ @ConchiLillo @DrAstrocyte @Conversation_E Citando a un clásico con @RafaelNadal un zurdo compartiendo podio con Leonardo daVinci para deshacer prejuicios en la educación https://t.co/sBoU2DqbbX https://t.co/hG8DFvhpiI
@jonnym1ller @dr_mcgilchrist I'd be cautious about his work – while some of it is based on sound science, a lot of his conclusions are completely untethered from neuroscience and better belong to the field of philosophy (which would be fine if he made it clearer) https://t.co/PrcawtYbYK
RT @hyvapetteri: @kaikenlaista @jmkorhonen @lahti_tomi "Polarities of left and right brain are broadly invoked in art, business, education,…
@kaikenlaista @jmkorhonen @lahti_tomi "Polarities of left and right brain are broadly invoked in art, business, education, literary theory, and culture, but owe more to the power of myth than to the scientific evidence" https://t.co/ItcsK1qejQ
RT @ConchiLillo: @DrAstrocyte Otro ejemplo: el lenguaje. Este estudio dice que de todo lo relacionado con el lenguaje se encarga el hemisfe…
@SemioticSub @alexjmurrell @clairestrickett Yes of course. This will run to a few tweets. 1. Michael Corballis, a psychologist and neuroscientist with a specialty in hemispheric asymmetry, wrote: "Although widely acclaimed, this book goes far beyond the neurological facts." (https://t.co/4zSzRrxzw7)
RT @DrAstrocyte: @jebrkf @ConchiLillo Hola! Echa un ojo a este estudio. Creo que resuelve tus dudas. https://t.co/8rP42RE9fF Si no tuvier…
@mgcalambra @ConchiLillo Hola Miguel. Echa un vistazo a este artículo: https://t.co/8rP42RE9fF No es un artículo de divulgación, no se como de puesto estas en el tema. A mi a veces hay artículos que "se me hacen bola". Cualquier cosas nos dices y lo discutimos.
RT @DrAstrocyte: @jebrkf @ConchiLillo Hola! Echa un ojo a este estudio. Creo que resuelve tus dudas. https://t.co/8rP42RE9fF Si no tuvier…
@jebrkf @ConchiLillo Hola! Echa un ojo a este estudio. Creo que resuelve tus dudas. https://t.co/8rP42RE9fF Si no tuvieras acceso a él, dímelo y veo como te lo puedo enviar.
@DrAstrocyte Otro ejemplo: el lenguaje. Este estudio dice que de todo lo relacionado con el lenguaje se encarga el hemisferio izquierdo. El derecho, por ejemplo, se encargaría de la comunicación no verbal. Pero cuando realizamos una función no usamos solo un área. https://t.co/iKasR0QE1T
@gordo_68 also on McGilchrist - see https://t.co/XYtxbAoCqo for a very different view on brain asymmetry. Both conclusions from veteran researchers, using same data pool. A good reminder when assessing current scientific advice
@sporks_out @five_bagels @Torie_Lee @KylePlantEmoji Has it? I'm finding some recent information to the contrary, but I'm happy to be corrected. What I'm seeing instead is that recent research shows more nuance, and that it's not unique to humans, that any stigma associated with one side has been dispelled. https://t.co/DpuFrF2OXH
@made_in_cosmos @devonzuegel @divided_brain Id take that book with a grain of skeptical salt. (https://t.co/jghZsTfLTM) It is a massive oversimplification and even plain wrong at times. When you get about over halfway or finish it feel free to read this: https://t.co/sPVHTxscwU.
10.1371/journal.pbio.1001767.g001 Human brain showing Broca's and Wernicke's areas (upper diagram) and areas of chimpanzee brain showing leftward enlargement (lower diagram). Image credit: Todd Preuss, Yerkes Primate Research Center (https://t.co/NDvXw58jvx). https://t.co/VO8vYsjmL1
Left Brain, Right Brain Facts and Fantasies from #PLOSBiology http://dx.doi.org/10.1371/journal.pbio.1001767 -
Left Brain, Right Brain: Facts and Fantasies—short essay by Michael Corballis http://www.plosbiology.org/article/info%3Adoi%2F10.1371%2Fjournal.pbio.1001767
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