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Phys Life Rev July 2020 PMID 31221604

Is temporo-spatial dynamics the "common currency" of brain and mind? In Quest of "Spatiotemporal Neuroscience".

Georg Northoff, Soren Wainio-Theberge, Kathinka Evers

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Peak: 4 in Oct 2019
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Overall, the discussions reveal a positive reception with high interest, evidenced by references to the article's potential to unify neural and mental phenomena through the lens of temporo-spatial dynamics, as seen in remarks about harmonic waves and neural correlates. The tone and choice of words, such as 'fundamental principle' and 'common currency,' underscore a recognition of the article's importance, while examples like podcast links and scholarly comments demonstrate active engagement and influence within the academic community.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions show support or interest in Northoff's ideas, with some emphasizing the potential of temporo-spatial dynamics as a unifying framework, though a few remain neutral or skeptical.

InterestHigh interest

Many posts reflect high curiosity and engagement, referencing podcasts, scholarly comments, and debates, indicating strong interest in the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts mention specific theories, comment on related concepts like harmonic waves, and discuss implications, showing active cognitive engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

Several discussions highlight the significance of the research, considering its potential to influence neuroscience and our understanding of the mind, though it's not universally regarded as transformative yet.

Abstract in brief

  • Neuroscience has advanced in understanding the connection between brain activity and mental states, but a clear "common currency" that links them is still missing.
  • The article suggests that the dynamics of time and space in the brain can serve as this "common currency," demonstrating how brain activity influences mental features like consciousness and self-perception.
  • This new field, termed "Spatiotemporal Neuroscience," focuses on the time and space dynamics of neuronal activity, potentially transforming our understanding of how mental and neural activities relate to each other.
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Dimitris Bolis
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Is temporo-spatial dynamics the "common currency" of brain and mind? In Quest of "Spatiotemporal Neuroscience" @introspection @leoschilbach https://t.co/8PzL50rJBG

Jan 30, 2020 · 21 likes · 3 shares · 3,145 followers View post →
Oxford Psychiatry
@OxPsychiatry · X

Harmonic waves as the fundamental principle underlying temporo-spatial dynamics of brain and mind: Comment on "Is temporo-spatial dynamics the "common currency" of brain and mind? In Quest of "Spatiotemporal Neuroscience"" Georg Northoff et al. https://t.co/VBoBvisMk0

Oct 21, 2019 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 22,068 followers View post →
Yunus Şahin
@herrbokologist · X

Northoff hocayı CogIST'te de ağırlamıştık. İzlemek isteyenler için: https://t.co/Syiqm86XeE https://t.co/bEI98zX7PU

Apr 28, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 4,239 followers View post →
Kortizes
@kortizes · X

Podcast mit unserem Referenten Georg Northoff (in englischer Sprache) https://t.co/WuGkkpe7zz #hirneausderferne

Oct 1, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 684 followers View post →
NeuroGenetics papers
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IoN UCL PubMed: Dynamics versus dualism: Comment on "Is temporo-spatial dynamics the 'common currency' of brain and mind?" by Georg Northoff et al. https://t.co/ChmO2YCwzf

Sep 22, 2019 · 1 like · 1,072 followers View post →
Jesus Ramirez-Bermudez
@JRBneuropsiq · X

RT @OxPsychiatry: Harmonic waves as the fundamental principle underlying temporo-spatial dynamics of brain and mind: Comment on "Is temporo…

Oct 21, 2019 · 4 shares · 31,369 followers View post →

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RT @herrbokologist: Northoff hocayı CogIST'te de ağırlamıştık. İzlemek isteyenler için: https://t.co/Syiqm86XeE

Apr 28, 2025 · 1 share · 7,243 followers View post →
Yunus Şahin
@herrbokologist · X

https://t.co/Syiqm86XeE

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Yunus Şahin
@herrbokologist · X

Northoff hocayı CogIST'te de ağırlamıştık. İzlemek isteyenler için: https://t.co/Syiqm86XeE https://t.co/bEI98zX7PU

Apr 28, 2025 · 2 likes · 1 share · 4,239 followers View post →
Claudia Aracena
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RT @HBPSociety: #Neuroscience has made considerable progress in unraveling the neural correlates of mental phenomena like self, #consciousn…

Dec 20, 2021 · 1 share · 2,868 followers View post →
UCL Discovery
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Open Access UCL Research:Dynamics versus dualism: Comment on “Is temporo-spatial dynamics the ‘common currency’ of brain and mind?” by Georg Northoff et al https://t.co/ZpnzzQjivm

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Stephen Pimentel
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Dynamics versus dualism: Comment on “Is temporo-spatial dynamics the ‘common currency’ of brain and mind?” https://t.co/8R8iMmeGFF

Nov 29, 2020 · 12,804 followers View post →
Rainer Rosenzweig
@rainerosenzweig · X

RT @kortizes: Podcast mit unserem Referenten Georg Northoff (in englischer Sprache) https://t.co/WuGkkpe7zz #hirneausderferne

Oct 1, 2020 · 2 shares · 469 followers View post →
Humanist. Salon Nbg
@HumSalonNbg · X

RT @kortizes: Podcast mit unserem Referenten Georg Northoff (in englischer Sprache) https://t.co/WuGkkpe7zz #hirneausderferne

Oct 1, 2020 · 2 shares · 250 followers View post →
Kortizes
@kortizes · X

Podcast mit unserem Referenten Georg Northoff (in englischer Sprache) https://t.co/WuGkkpe7zz #hirneausderferne

Oct 1, 2020 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 684 followers View post →
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RT @OxPsychiatry: Harmonic waves as the fundamental principle underlying temporo-spatial dynamics of brain and mind: Comment on "Is temporo…

May 21, 2020 · 4 shares · 741 followers View post →
CLaE
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RT @dimitrisbolis: Is temporo-spatial dynamics the "common currency" of brain and mind? In Quest of "Spatiotemporal Neuroscience" @introspe…

Jan 30, 2020 · 3 shares · 28,420 followers View post →
Guillaume Dumas
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RT @dimitrisbolis: Is temporo-spatial dynamics the "common currency" of brain and mind? In Quest of "Spatiotemporal Neuroscience" @introspe…

Jan 30, 2020 · 3 shares · 8,551 followers View post →
Leonhard Schilbach
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RT @dimitrisbolis: Is temporo-spatial dynamics the "common currency" of brain and mind? In Quest of "Spatiotemporal Neuroscience" @introspe…

Jan 30, 2020 · 3 shares · 6,739 followers View post →
Dimitris Bolis
@dimitrisbolis · X

Is temporo-spatial dynamics the "common currency" of brain and mind? In Quest of "Spatiotemporal Neuroscience" @introspection @leoschilbach https://t.co/8PzL50rJBG

Jan 30, 2020 · 21 likes · 3 shares · 3,145 followers View post →
MalvinaRiveros
@MalvinaRiveros · X

RT @OxPsychiatry: Harmonic waves as the fundamental principle underlying temporo-spatial dynamics of brain and mind: Comment on "Is temporo…

Oct 22, 2019 · 4 shares · 151 followers View post →
Jesus Ramirez-Bermudez
@JRBneuropsiq · X

RT @OxPsychiatry: Harmonic waves as the fundamental principle underlying temporo-spatial dynamics of brain and mind: Comment on "Is temporo…

Oct 21, 2019 · 4 shares · 31,369 followers View post →
sciencenews
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RT @OxPsychiatry: Harmonic waves as the fundamental principle underlying temporo-spatial dynamics of brain and mind: Comment on "Is temporo…

Oct 21, 2019 · 4 shares · 5,134 followers View post →
Oxford Psychiatry
@OxPsychiatry · X

Harmonic waves as the fundamental principle underlying temporo-spatial dynamics of brain and mind: Comment on "Is temporo-spatial dynamics the "common currency" of brain and mind? In Quest of "Spatiotemporal Neuroscience"" Georg Northoff et al. https://t.co/VBoBvisMk0

Oct 21, 2019 · 5 likes · 4 shares · 22,068 followers View post →
NeuroGenetics papers
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IoN UCL PubMed: Dynamics versus dualism: Comment on "Is temporo-spatial dynamics the 'common currency' of brain and mind?" by Georg Northoff et al. https://t.co/ChmO2YCwzf

Sep 22, 2019 · 1 like · 1,072 followers View post →
QualiaNow
@QualiaNow · X

Is temporo-spatial dynamics the "common currency" of brain and mind? In Quest of "Spatiotemporal Neuroscience". https://t.co/7bSFaZPY1D

Jun 22, 2019 · 4 followers View post →