Neuropsychol Rev June 2020 PMID 32399946

Split-Brain: What We Know Now and Why This is Important for Understanding Consciousness.

Edward H F de Haan, Paul M Corballis, Steven A Hillyard, Carlo A Marzi, Anil Seth, Victor A F Lamme, Lukas Volz, Mara Fabri, Elizabeth Schechter, Tim Bayne, Michael Corballis, Yair Pinto

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The overall tone is one of interest and cautious agreement, with references to specific cases like the cowboy hat drawn by a split-brain patient and mentions of ongoing scientific debates, showing that these discussions are both curious and thoughtful. Words like 'split' and 'divided consciousness' indicate engagement with current scholarly debates, contributing to a moderate but meaningful overall impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions reflect a consensus that the research sheds light on the complex relationship between brain division and consciousness, with some remaining cautious about definitive conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

The array of comments shows a high level of curiosity about the subject, especially regarding the philosophical and scientific implications.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts involve some referencing of specific studies and questions about what current research means, indicating moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions suggest that the publication influences thinking about consciousness and brain function, though the impact isn't perceived as transformative yet.

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Rolf Degen
@DegenRolf · X

Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https://t.co/r3A9STJRbD

May 12, 2020 · 66 likes · 23 shares · 69,247 followers View post →
CuriosaMente
@curiosamente · X

¿Podríamos tener dos mentes? ¿Tu hemisferio derecho es creativo y el izquierdo lógico? ¿Podemos vivir solo con un hemisferio cerebral? descúbrelo en nuestro video de hoy: https://t.co/sm2WQQ1WR4

Jul 25, 2021 · 39 likes · 7 shares · 39,950 followers View post →
Hasan G. Bahçekapılı
@InsanEvrim · X

Ayrık beyin (split-brain) vakalarında hastanın bilinci de bölünüyor mu yoksa tek bir bütünleşik benlik muhafaza mı ediliyor? Son bulguları tarayan yeni bir makalenin vardığı sonuç: Bilmiyoruz. https://t.co/vrAsTmCVfR

Jun 26, 2020 · 7 likes · 2,352 followers View post →
Tim Duffy
@timfduffy · X

@norvid_studies Before reading that original source I will probably actually read these two papers summarizing both the common ground and the disagreements: https://t.co/NNTRuFocKH https://t.co/1zzCPOvnAi

Apr 3, 2025 · 3 likes · 717 followers View post →
Paul McCullough
@ThePostsynaptic · X

Split-Brain: What We Know Now and Why This is Important for Understanding Consciousness https://t.co/EILCe8xC1Y

May 12, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 2,590 followers View post →
JuanGutv
@JuanGutv · X

¿Tienes dos cerebros?- CuriosaMente https://t.co/p7b0Vh6CNJ

Jul 25, 2021 · 1 like · 262 followers View post →

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Theodore A Hoppe
@tahoppe05404 · X

@Extended_Brain Also, https://t.co/ME3JYq9QCc And, https://t.co/OmOUOT4yqW

Aug 20, 2025 · 176 followers View post →
Tim Duffy
@timfduffy · X

@norvid_studies Before reading that original source I will probably actually read these two papers summarizing both the common ground and the disagreements: https://t.co/NNTRuFocKH https://t.co/1zzCPOvnAi

Apr 3, 2025 · 3 likes · 717 followers View post →
RedBlueKiranMark321
@KiranMark321 · X

@DetraKind @eltoxinsqls @dotKntrell @NoVive_Socialis Por el mero hecho de que tu cerebro es la fuente de tu mente y es todo. No existe el alma. El mero hecho de que al dividir el cerebro en 2 se genere lo que parece ser una segunda conciencia te dice que si muere el cerebro ya valiste. https://t.co/jdyrbV4zsO

Jan 13, 2025 · 15 followers View post →
Living Empowered®
@livingempowered · X

Split-Brain: What We Know Now and Why This is Important for Understanding Consciousness - PMC https://t.co/tiTEyJNzFP

Jan 2, 2025 · 675 followers View post →
Kitty Glamourcat
@kittyglamourcat · X

Lots of people running around out there acting like psychopaths, when perhaps maybe they sustained some sort of damage- like mothers drinking/drugging while prego. Split-Brain: What We Know Now and Why This is Important for Understanding Consciousness - https://t.co/AMM0ZRYmP9

Jan 30, 2024 · 1,942 followers View post →
Teofilo Del Sur
@Teofilo_Del_Sur · X

Full video and all sources I use (yes, use more sources than those presented here), at link (15/16): https://t.co/GwfNicB8az

Nov 17, 2023 · 1 like · 29 followers View post →
Teofilo Del Sur
@Teofilo_Del_Sur · X

Does this syndrome generate a divided consciousness or does it remain unified? The current scientific consensus says that there is insufficient evidence to answer this question, and stresses that this separation is not absolute. (13/16) https://t.co/io8YkBdaEK

Nov 17, 2023 · 1 like · 29 followers View post →
Tatiana Defries
@JacrandaPanda26 · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

Aug 7, 2023 · 23 shares · 1,455 followers View post →
Daniel Guy
@TalentedEukarya · X

@lumpenspace "these patients seem to behave in a socially ordinary manner and they report feeling unchanged after the operation" https://t.co/kE7y7139kR

May 28, 2023 · 91 followers View post →
EL-AMRANI Hamza
@hamessaging · X

https://t.co/NtwVIQaofv

Oct 20, 2022 · 172 followers View post →
nyago
@NyanVoyage · X

このレビューのラストオーサーがガザニガの分離脳の追試(的な)論文のファースト。ちょっと読むのが手強そうだがこういうのを読んだ上で評価した方がいいだろね。FreePMC。 Split-Brain: What We Know Now and Why This is Important for Understanding Consciousness https://t.co/aH6ehTJ4HU

Aug 17, 2022 · 100 followers View post →
Onosendai13
@OnoSendaiComp · X

@marctailer @qffwffq La conscience est un des plus grands champs de recherche de la neuroscience. Resting State, neuropsychologie de la conscience... La conscience s'etudie. Et pas que par la philo ou la religion https://t.co/hsGToIHxdS https://t.co/lZQ1yywrDP https://t.co/Bs2wGgZ2rc

Aug 27, 2021 · 199 followers View post →
Adrian
@adrmx · X

Mitos sobre el cerebro. https://t.co/jhYzHpgTuE

Jul 27, 2021 · 336 followers View post →
Melissa Regalado
@MariellMuro · X

RT @curiosamente: ¿Podríamos tener dos mentes? ¿Tu hemisferio derecho es creativo y el izquierdo lógico? ¿Podemos vivir solo con un hemisfe…

Jul 27, 2021 · 7 shares · 9 followers View post →
Fernanda Avril
@Fer_Avril · X

¿Tienes dos cerebros?- CuriosaMente 294 https://t.co/Z8gIfAeNPE

Jul 26, 2021 · 15 followers View post →
Montse And
@MontseAnd · X

RT @curiosamente: ¿Podríamos tener dos mentes? ¿Tu hemisferio derecho es creativo y el izquierdo lógico? ¿Podemos vivir solo con un hemisfe…

Jul 26, 2021 · 7 shares · 12 followers View post →
Veritox
@Kittver3 · X

RT @curiosamente: ¿Podríamos tener dos mentes? ¿Tu hemisferio derecho es creativo y el izquierdo lógico? ¿Podemos vivir solo con un hemisfe…

Jul 25, 2021 · 7 shares · 104 followers View post →
Javier Lacroix
@javierlacroix · X

RT @curiosamente: ¿Podríamos tener dos mentes? ¿Tu hemisferio derecho es creativo y el izquierdo lógico? ¿Podemos vivir solo con un hemisfe…

Jul 25, 2021 · 7 shares · 737 followers View post →
Jesús Rentería
@JesusRenteria__ · X

RT @curiosamente: ¿Podríamos tener dos mentes? ¿Tu hemisferio derecho es creativo y el izquierdo lógico? ¿Podemos vivir solo con un hemisfe…

Jul 25, 2021 · 7 shares · 4 followers View post →
~Gabo
@GaboMcGamer · X

Jul 25, 2021 · 65 followers View post →
Felipe Cruz
@Fe1ipeMX · X

RT @curiosamente: ¿Podríamos tener dos mentes? ¿Tu hemisferio derecho es creativo y el izquierdo lógico? ¿Podemos vivir solo con un hemisfe…

Jul 25, 2021 · 7 shares · 57 followers View post →
LuisRojas
@LuisRoj95743162 · X

¿Tienes dos cerebros?- CuriosaMente 294 https://t.co/v0AQoZDYvS a través de @YouTube

Jul 25, 2021 · 23 followers View post →
Enrique Álvarez
@jenriquealvarez · X

RT @curiosamente: ¿Podríamos tener dos mentes? ¿Tu hemisferio derecho es creativo y el izquierdo lógico? ¿Podemos vivir solo con un hemisfe…

Jul 25, 2021 · 7 shares · 1,511 followers View post →
CuriosaMente
@curiosamente · X

¿Podríamos tener dos mentes? ¿Tu hemisferio derecho es creativo y el izquierdo lógico? ¿Podemos vivir solo con un hemisferio cerebral? descúbrelo en nuestro video de hoy: https://t.co/sm2WQQ1WR4

Jul 25, 2021 · 39 likes · 7 shares · 39,950 followers View post →
JuanGutv
@JuanGutv · X

¿Tienes dos cerebros?- CuriosaMente https://t.co/p7b0Vh6CNJ

Jul 25, 2021 · 1 like · 262 followers View post →
sonnysehra
@sonnysehra · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

Jul 6, 2021 · 23 shares · 6,426 followers View post →
sonnysehra
@sonnysehra · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

Jun 29, 2021 · 23 shares · 6,426 followers View post →
sonnysehra
@sonnysehra · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

Jun 23, 2021 · 23 shares · 6,426 followers View post →
sonnysehra
@sonnysehra · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

Jun 13, 2021 · 23 shares · 6,426 followers View post →
sonnysehra
@sonnysehra · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

Jun 1, 2021 · 23 shares · 6,426 followers View post →
Kevin Doran
@kev2d · X

The split-brain patient “Joe” drew a cowboy hat with his left hand in response to the word “Texas” presented in his left visual field. His commentary (opposite hemisphere) showed a complete absence of insight into why his left hand had drawn a cowboy hat. https://t.co/zkeialJ1LS

Apr 14, 2021 · 84 followers View post →
sonnysehra
@sonnysehra · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

Jan 3, 2021 · 23 shares · 6,426 followers View post →
sonnysehra
@sonnysehra · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

Dec 3, 2020 · 23 shares · 6,426 followers View post →
Ferid
@ferid541 · X

@mbulgen @enis_doko @medaimyanik @enis_doko ayrık beyinle ilgili yeni teoriler var. Aslında bir bilincin olmasına dair. Yaiir Pinto'nun çalışmaları var. İsterseniz bakın https://t.co/oIx9nQMTEo

Nov 6, 2020 · 1 like · 103 followers View post →
Florian Ph.S Fischmeister
@FPFischmeister · X

RT @sylvain_baillet: @introspection @Hegel_Hendrix I found the following review, by a neuroscience undergrad, of the controversy b/w Gazza…

Aug 26, 2020 · 3 shares · 492 followers View post →
Guillaume Dumas
@introspection · X

RT @sylvain_baillet: @introspection @Hegel_Hendrix I found the following review, by a neuroscience undergrad, of the controversy b/w Gazza…

Aug 26, 2020 · 3 shares · 8,549 followers View post →
HegelBot
@hegelretweets · X

RT @sylvain_baillet: @introspection @Hegel_Hendrix I found the following review, by a neuroscience undergrad, of the controversy b/w Gazza…

Aug 26, 2020 · 3 shares · 374 followers View post →
Ferid
@ferid541 · X

@SinanCanan Hocam, ayrık beyinle ilgili yeni çalışmalar var. Bu hakda fikriniz nedir? İngilizcem iyi değil. Detallı anlayamadım. Nöroblog saytından okumuşdum. https://t.co/oIx9nQMTEo

Jul 4, 2020 · 103 followers View post →
Hasan G. Bahçekapılı
@InsanEvrim · X

Ayrık beyin (split-brain) vakalarında hastanın bilinci de bölünüyor mu yoksa tek bir bütünleşik benlik muhafaza mı ediliyor? Son bulguları tarayan yeni bir makalenin vardığı sonuç: Bilmiyoruz. https://t.co/vrAsTmCVfR

Jun 26, 2020 · 7 likes · 2,352 followers View post →
DrTutto
@DrTutto · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

May 13, 2020 · 23 shares · 134 followers View post →
Paul McCullough
@ThePostsynaptic · X

RT @ThePostsynaptic: Split-Brain: What We Know Now and Why This is Important for Understanding Consciousness https://t.co/EILCe8xC1Y

May 13, 2020 · 2 shares · 2,590 followers View post →
Silahammer 4k
@SekretSila · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

May 13, 2020 · 23 shares · 4,421 followers View post →
La Nueva Ilustración Evolucionista
@newilustracion · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

May 13, 2020 · 23 shares · 3,817 followers View post →
Andrew
@AndrewMcNamee6 · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

May 13, 2020 · 23 shares · 210 followers View post →
Claire
@godders101 · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

May 13, 2020 · 23 shares · 186 followers View post →
Shebli
@ShebliAnvar · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

May 13, 2020 · 23 shares · 58 followers View post →
Willy Bartram
@kuhl_willy · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

May 13, 2020 · 23 shares · 771 followers View post →
Jotto
@Jotto999 · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

May 13, 2020 · 23 shares · 880 followers View post →
Mauricio Silva
@El_Soneto · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

May 13, 2020 · 23 shares · 20 followers View post →
krs
@Tonnimon · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

May 13, 2020 · 23 shares · 38 followers View post →
Sarah Rodock
@SarahRodock · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

May 13, 2020 · 23 shares · 251 followers View post →
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@gran1_ly · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

May 12, 2020 · 23 shares · 214 followers View post →
heman
@yukato_te · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

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Steve Stewart-Williams
@SteveStuWill · X

RT @DegenRolf: Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https…

May 12, 2020 · 23 shares · 234,886 followers View post →
Rolf Degen
@DegenRolf · X

Scientists are still split over whether “split-brain” patients harbor a divided consciousness. https://t.co/VSVGhP9imH https://t.co/r3A9STJRbD

May 12, 2020 · 66 likes · 23 shares · 69,247 followers View post →
George Kalarritis
@gkalarritis · X

RT @ThePostsynaptic: Split-Brain: What We Know Now and Why This is Important for Understanding Consciousness https://t.co/EILCe8xC1Y

May 12, 2020 · 2 shares · 919 followers View post →
Paul McCullough
@ThePostsynaptic · X

Split-Brain: What We Know Now and Why This is Important for Understanding Consciousness https://t.co/EILCe8xC1Y

May 12, 2020 · 1 like · 2 shares · 2,590 followers View post →