“Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination” by Nadine Dijkstra et al. Nature Communications https://t.co/dijl2XX1DW
Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination.
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Several discussions highlight the blurred lines between perception and imagination, referencing related concepts, such as the Perky experiment on perceptual reality monitoring. Phrases like 'fascinating work' and inquiries about how our brains differentiate reality from imagination contribute to a tone of intrigue and respect for the research, suggesting that these insights could reshape perspectives on cognition.
While some posts express curiosity or skepticism, the majority exhibit a favorable view of the publication's key findings related to reality and imagination.
The discussions indicate high levels of curiosity, with many users requesting further information and sharing relevant studies.
Most posts provide basic summaries of the publication, showing moderate depth of engagement, though many are primarily sharing rather than discussing.
A significant number of users believe the findings could influence understanding in fields like neuroscience and cognitive psychology.
Abstract in brief
- Humans use internal simulations for memory and decision-making, leading to questions about how we differentiate reality from imagination.
- Research suggests that the brain uses weaker internally generated signals to help identify imagined experiences versus real ones, but there’s also a reliance on signal strength to make these distinctions.
- A study combining multiple experimental methods found that imagined and perceived signals can blend, and judgments about reality hinge on whether these signals are strong enough to be perceived as real.
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Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination www.nature.com/articles/s41...
#psy3280 Student presentation by Alexandra Fergusson on Dijkstra, N., & Fleming, S. M. (2023). Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination. Nature Communications https://t.co/8hFhKUUxWd via @YouTube
Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination (Dijkstra & Fleming, 2023, Nat Comm) Paper: https://t.co/gvroiRPiH9 Our discussion: https://t.co/3l8dS9YHBR @YotaKawashima @nadine_dijkstra @smfleming @conscious_tlab @NaoTsuchiya
Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination (2003) "Furthermore, because imagery and perception are intermixed and reality judgements are based on the sensory strength of the mixed signal, this model also predicts... https://t.co/wuX726J5gH
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RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
RT @tocatchahacker_: Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination (2003) "Furthermore, because imagery and perception…
RT @tocatchahacker_: Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination (2003) "Furthermore, because imagery and perception…
RT @tocatchahacker_: Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination (2003) "Furthermore, because imagery and perception…
RT @tocatchahacker_: Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination (2003) "Furthermore, because imagery and perception…
RT @tocatchahacker_: Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination (2003) "Furthermore, because imagery and perception…
RT @tocatchahacker_: Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination (2003) "Furthermore, because imagery and perception…
Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination (2003) "Furthermore, because imagery and perception are intermixed and reality judgements are based on the sensory strength of the mixed signal, this model also predicts... https://t.co/wuX726J5gH
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination www.nature.com/articles/s41...
RT @hideman2009: 面白そう Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/hvxQnpAxMQ (現実と想像を区別する主観的な信号強度)
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面白そう Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/hvxQnpAxMQ (現実と想像を区別する主観的な信号強度)
RT @shn_kasa: Just learned about the Perky experiment related to Perceptual Reality Monitoring and a paper "Subjective signal strength dist…
Just learned about the Perky experiment related to Perceptual Reality Monitoring and a paper "Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination" from Stephen Fleming's team (UCL) by "large-scale single-trial psychophysics." Fascinating work!https://t.co/uJA9mRbYRF
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
RT @FBpsy: Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination. Cómo podemos saber si vivimos en una ilusión como Matrix
RT @FBpsy: Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination. Cómo podemos saber si vivimos en una ilusión como Matrix
Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination. Cómo podemos saber si vivimos en una ilusión como Matrix
Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination. Cómo podemos saber si vivimos en una ilusión como Matrix
RT @conscious_tlab: #psy3280 Student presentation by Alexandra Fergusson on Dijkstra, N., & Fleming, S. M. (2023). Subjective signal stren…
RT @conscious_tlab: #psy3280 Student presentation by Alexandra Fergusson on Dijkstra, N., & Fleming, S. M. (2023). Subjective signal stren…
RT @conscious_tlab: #psy3280 Student presentation by Alexandra Fergusson on Dijkstra, N., & Fleming, S. M. (2023). Subjective signal stren…
RT @conscious_tlab: #psy3280 Student presentation by Alexandra Fergusson on Dijkstra, N., & Fleming, S. M. (2023). Subjective signal stren…
#psy3280 Student presentation by Alexandra Fergusson on Dijkstra, N., & Fleming, S. M. (2023). Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination. Nature Communications https://t.co/8hFhKUUxWd via @YouTube
Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/B4IaAxEx6X
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RT @decisionneurop: Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/L6Fr8eYyCX
RT @sarekore: 「現実の閾値」を超えているかどうかをチェックすることで、知覚された心的イメージと想像された心的イメージを区別していることがわかりました。その結果、想像された信号が十分に強い場合、主観的に現実と区別がつかなくなることが示されました。Nature Com…
「現実の閾値」を超えているかどうかをチェックすることで、知覚された心的イメージと想像された心的イメージを区別していることがわかりました。その結果、想像された信号が十分に強い場合、主観的に現実と区別がつかなくなることが示されました。Nature Communications誌https://t.co/oqvZPcVraE
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
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(*) “Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination.”, Nature Communications volume 14, Article number: 1627 (2023).
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“Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination” by Nadine Dijkstra et al. Nature Communications https://t.co/dijl2XX1DW
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
Open Access UCL Research: Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/WYdaNJE3iZ
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
RT @LiangQianchen: Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination (Dijkstra & Fleming, 2023, Nat Comm) Paper: https://t…
RT @LiangQianchen: Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination (Dijkstra & Fleming, 2023, Nat Comm) Paper: https://t…
RT @LiangQianchen: Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination (Dijkstra & Fleming, 2023, Nat Comm) Paper: https://t…
RT @LiangQianchen: Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination (Dijkstra & Fleming, 2023, Nat Comm) Paper: https://t…
RT @LiangQianchen: Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination (Dijkstra & Fleming, 2023, Nat Comm) Paper: https://t…
Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination (Dijkstra & Fleming, 2023, Nat Comm) Paper: https://t.co/gvroiRPiH9 Our discussion: https://t.co/3l8dS9YHBR @YotaKawashima @nadine_dijkstra @smfleming @conscious_tlab @NaoTsuchiya
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RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
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RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
A common and intriguing finding is that external stimuli and imagery trigger similar signals in the #brain. So what is it that makes #reality and #imagery different? New paper suggests that the answer is signal strength. Open access: https://t.co/eO67bszwLh
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/qGqk1ikzD7 by @nadine_dijkstra @smfleming; "when virtual or imagined signals are strong enough, they become subjectively indistinguishable from reality"; it has this Arthur C. Clarke ring to it...
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu
RT @leafs_s: Nature Communications Subjective signal strength distinguishes reality from imagination https://t.co/JEugfxerFu