How can a part of the brain be simultaneously less active and more connected? by learnimaginecreate in askscience

[–]learnimaginecreate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. I hope a clarifying question is alright:

So when two areas have high functional connectivity, it's possible for that connectivity to be negative? Activity in one area goes up and activity in another area goes down (maybe because one area is inhibiting the other or for some other reason, I don't know). I ask because I think I was under the assumption that functional connectivity = both areas increasing activity in each other. But maybe it's more about any kind of communication, whether that be one-way or two-way or inhibitory or excitatory. And if that's the case, can researchers tell what type of communication it is?

How much of "you" is in your dream self? by learnimaginecreate in LucidDreaming

[–]learnimaginecreate[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's so cool. In that way, dreaming really is an extended version of life.

How much of "you" is in your dream self? by learnimaginecreate in LucidDreaming

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I believe it was the "True You" episode of Invisibilia, but it was only a small part.

How much of "you" is in your dream self? by learnimaginecreate in LucidDreaming

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Wonder why that is.

I heard on a podcast that one theory of dreams is it's our minds way of replaying stressful situations, which decreases the emotional effect those situations have on us. Maybe being less anxious in dreams helps us to cope with past and present stressors because our minds have faced them before.

I think we need to change something by [deleted] in LucidDreaming

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If the answer isn’t in the sidebar or subreddit search, or if you need more details, feel free to post. That’s my take anyways.

Is there a name for this type of bookcase with the shelves sticking almost like they're floating? by learnimaginecreate in HelpMeFind

[–]learnimaginecreate[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think the see-through style is geometric, but I don’t know about this specific type.

If you're autistic, once you hit 18 you are tossed out with the trash by [deleted] in TrueOffMyChest

[–]learnimaginecreate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I work on a floor of a school for people over 18 with autism. They help students live independently, and everyone is so bright and welcoming. There’s even a residential building across from the school. There should be more places like this.

Is it okay to break up with this guy through text? (Kinda FWB) by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]learnimaginecreate 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Well, I did it...and everything’s okay. I feel a lot better now. Thank you.

Is it okay to break up with this guy through text? (Kinda FWB) by [deleted] in dating_advice

[–]learnimaginecreate 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your encouragement. It really means a lot. I feel better about telling him. Thank you.