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Never Cross a River Four Feet Deep on Average

A replication of a 2023 neuroscience study on brain entrainment and learning found that the original effect likely doesn't exist, revealing how the study obscured key issues through statistical averaging and highlighting how AI tools are democratizing scientific scrutiny.

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Jun 16, 2026 6,939 words 190 likes 115 comments Listen · 38 min Read Read
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Highlights From The Comments On Brain Waves

Scott summarizes interesting comments on his 'Rhythms of the Brain' book review, covering various aspects of brain waves and related topics.

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Nov 8, 2022 4,056 words 54 likes 38 comments Listen · 27 min Read Read
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Book Review: Rhythms Of The Brain

Scott reviews 'Rhythms Of The Brain', exploring the nature and potential significance of brain waves in neuroscience and consciousness.

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Oct 20, 2022 4,434 words 167 likes 186 comments Listen · 31 min Read Read
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