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September 2015 PMID 25904238

Meditation leads to reduced default mode network activity beyond an active task.

Kathleen A Garrison, Thomas A Zeffiro, Dustin Scheinost, R Todd Constable, Judson A Brewer

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Discussions frequently cite the article's conclusion that meditation reduces brain activity associated with self-focused thoughts, with phrases like 'helps reduce ego' and 'try it and put your ego in check,' which reflect personal relevance. The tone is conversational and somewhat promotional, emphasizing practical applications over technical specifics, which contributes to moderate interest and engagement scores.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions support the idea that meditation decreases default mode network activity, showing general agreement with the article's findings.

InterestModerate interest

Posts reflect some curiosity about the effects of meditation but do not delve deeply into scientific details, indicating moderate interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Comments mention potential implications like ego reduction and mental health benefits, suggesting moderate engagement with the topic.

ImpactNeutral impact

While some posts suggest personal or societal benefits, there is limited evidence of discussions about broader impact, resulting in a neutral impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • Meditation is linked to decreased activity in the default mode network, which is involved in self-focused thinking and mind wandering, and this reduction is more pronounced than during other active tasks.
  • The study compared meditators and non-meditators using an active cognitive task to confirm that meditation reduces default mode network activity beyond typical effortful tasks, addressing limitations of previous research that mainly contrasted meditation with rest.
  • Results showed that meditators exhibit significantly lower activity in key brain regions of the default mode network, such as the posterior cingulate and anterior cingulate cortex, suggesting that meditation may help suppress self-related and wandering thoughts more effectively than other cognitive activities.
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Stephen Pimentel
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Meditation leads to reduced default mode network activity beyond an active task https://t.co/v8r03DbJJ5

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たとえば脳をうつ状態の「ネガティブ思考ぐるぐる」から離れた状態にすることができる 凝り固まった思考から離れるという特性が、インスピレーションとかにも結びつくのだと思うhttps://t.co/7m7Ml5Nf33

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Valerie Cousens
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Meditation leads to reduced default mode network activity beyond an active task https://t.co/HksuCLcCiU

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james sinka - Boston & SF
@jamessinka · X

@thelastglitter correction - you should meditate during a dopamine fast, but avoid stimulating activity. meditation helps reduce ego via the default mode network. Try it and put your ego in check https://t.co/lQ2FsipuKk

Oct 4, 2019 · 5,498 followers View post →
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#Meditation leads to reduced default mode network activity beyond an active task https://t.co/i2G1sqAnej

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白鷺の帰浜
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RT @caffeguin: たとえば脳をうつ状態の「ネガティブ思考ぐるぐる」から離れた状態にすることができる 凝り固まった思考から離れるという特性が、インスピレーションとかにも結びつくのだと思うhttps://t.co/7m7Ml5Nf33

Sep 18, 2020 · 2 shares · 309 followers View post →

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#Meditation leads to reduced default mode network activity beyond an active task https://t.co/i2G1sqAnej

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RT @caffeguin: たとえば脳をうつ状態の「ネガティブ思考ぐるぐる」から離れた状態にすることができる 凝り固まった思考から離れるという特性が、インスピレーションとかにも結びつくのだと思うhttps://t.co/7m7Ml5Nf33

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白鷺の帰浜
@dying_february · X

RT @caffeguin: たとえば脳をうつ状態の「ネガティブ思考ぐるぐる」から離れた状態にすることができる 凝り固まった思考から離れるという特性が、インスピレーションとかにも結びつくのだと思うhttps://t.co/7m7Ml5Nf33

Sep 18, 2020 · 2 shares · 309 followers View post →
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@caffegui · X

たとえば脳をうつ状態の「ネガティブ思考ぐるぐる」から離れた状態にすることができる 凝り固まった思考から離れるという特性が、インスピレーションとかにも結びつくのだと思うhttps://t.co/7m7Ml5Nf33

Sep 18, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 387 followers View post →
Jim Holbrook
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@sbkaufman “Meditation leads to reduced default mode network activity beyond an active task” https://t.co/KoIFrLB0pv

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Valerie Cousens
@agreendress · X

Meditation leads to reduced default mode network activity beyond an active task https://t.co/HksuCLcCiU

Apr 20, 2020 · 1 like · 527 followers View post →
james sinka - Boston & SF
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@thelastglitter correction - you should meditate during a dopamine fast, but avoid stimulating activity. meditation helps reduce ego via the default mode network. Try it and put your ego in check https://t.co/lQ2FsipuKk

Oct 4, 2019 · 5,498 followers View post →
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Memo. Meditation leads to reduced default mode network activity beyond an active task https://t.co/o9Wke2Lke9

Sep 16, 2019 · 169 followers View post →
Stephen Pimentel
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Meditation leads to reduced default mode network activity beyond an active task https://t.co/v8r03DbJJ5

Jun 15, 2019 · 2 likes · 12,808 followers View post →
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