Cardiff University Mental Health Research
Cardiff University’s Mental Health Research Institute leads world-class research into mental ill health and neurodegenerative disorders, translating innovation into better therapies across the lifespan.
Can We Upload Our Consciousness?
For centuries, humanity has been fascinated with the idea of immortality, whether spiritual, biological, or digital. With modern advancements in neuroscience, artificial intelligence, and quantum theory, the question has evolved from myth to possibility: Could we one day upload our consciousness?
Mind Over Machine: Scientists Develop Robotic Arm Controlled by Imagination
The ability to control devices with the mind alone offers a glimpse into a future where independence is not limited by physical ability. Whether it’s restoring basic movement, enhancing communication, or simply giving people more control over their daily lives, advances like these are redefining what’s possible. As science continues to merge imagination with innovation, the line between limitation and liberation grows thinner—and the future, brighter.
Harvard Expert Warns: AI as an ‘Alien Intelligence’ Surpassing Humans
The discourse surrounding AI as an ‘alien intelligence’ underscores the need for careful consideration of its development and integration into society. While AI holds promise for advancing human capabilities, it also presents challenges that require thoughtful navigation.
The Transformative Impact of AI On Disabled Entrepreneurs
The fear that AI could be a competitor arises from concerns about job displacement, reduced creativity, and economic disruption. However, AI’s true potential lies in being a co-creator, enabling individuals, including disabled entrepreneurs, to leverage its capabilities to enhance and accelerate their work, while still maintaining the human touch in decision-making, creativity, and empathy.
The Disease of the Mind: A Medical and Legal Perspective
The term “disease of the mind” has significant implications in both medical and legal contexts. While it is often associated with conditions that affect cognitive and emotional functioning, the interpretation of this term can vary depending on the perspective taken.
The Definition of Insanity and Its Implications in Criminal Law
Insanity, as a concept, occupies a unique intersection between psychology, neurology, and law. While it has colloquial connotations often misused in everyday language, its application in criminal law has a far more precise and impactful definition.
How To Suppress Bad Memories
While completely erasing bad memories isn’t possible, learning how to suppress or manage them effectively can play a significant role in healing and improving mental well-being.
The Red Car Theory: Why You See What You Focus On
The Red Car Theory, neuroplasticity, and Hebb’s Law are interconnected concepts that reveal the power of focus and repetition in shaping the brain and subconscious mind. The Red Car Theory illustrates how what we consciously focus on becomes more noticeable, highlighting the brain’s selective attention.
Exploring the Link Between Cannabis And Subjective Cognitive Decline
The relationship between cannabis use and subjective cognitive decline is a topic of growing interest and debate in the scientific community. While conventional wisdom might suggest that cannabis use would exacerbate cognitive decline, emerging evidence suggests a more complex picture.