Trends Cogn Sci July 2025 PMID 40280833

Where is my mind? A neurocognitive investigation of mind blanking.

Thomas Andrillon, Antoine Lutz, Jennifer Windt, Athena Demertzi

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Several social discussions show excitement and curiosity about the article, with phrases like 'Love this title' and references to the paper’s significance. The tone is generally positive, emphasizing the publication's contribution to understanding mind blanking, yet some posts are more superficial, merely mentioning the title or authors without deeper analysis, which aligns with the moderate engagement and limited perception of impact.

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Many discussions acknowledge the significance of investigating mind blanking, with some posts expressing curiosity and appreciation for the research, such as 'Love this title' and shared enthusiasm for the paper’s findings.

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The discussions show high interest, highlighted by mentions of scientific concepts, fascination with the title, and references to the physiological aspects of mind blanking, indicating curiosity about the topic and research methods.

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Posts primarily demonstrate moderate engagement, with some referencing the authors, the journal, or specific phrases from the publication, but less deep analysis or critique is evident.

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The overall perception sees the publication as somewhat impactful, especially among those expressing enthusiasm or highlighting the novelty of the research, but many posts remain surface-level without discussing broader implications or potential applicati

Abstract in brief

The article explores "mind blanking" (MB), a state during wakefulness when thoughts seem absent or reportable content is lacking, and discusses the uncertainties around its definition and experience.
It analyzes MB through its expressions, underlying brain activity, and how it relates to other mental states like meditation and sleep, proposing that MB involves specific physiological and cognitive changes.
The authors suggest that mental experiences can vary in richness and that MB might be a unique mental state, encouraging further research to recognize MB as a distinct, reportable category of ongoing mental experience.

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Where is my mind? A neurocognitive investigation of mind blanking: Trends in Cognitive Sciences https://t.co/BKab1F52Q9

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Looking for instrument data. Get where they're coming from but loss of consciousness in wake state needs more analysis. Where is my mind? A neurocognitive investigation of mind blanking Andrillon, Thomas et al.Trends in Cognitive Sciences, Volume 29, Issue 7, 600 - 613 https://t.co/0hd2LmbSrW

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