December 3, 2012
“The default network and the opposing domains hypothesis”. Tony Jack. Rotman Research Institute, Toronto, Canada.
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“‘Thoughts’ and ‘things’ are names for two sorts of object, which common sense will always find contrasted and will always practically oppose to each other.”
— William James (1904) Does ‘Consciousness’ Exist
Welcome
Brain, Mind & Consciousness Laboratory
The Brain, Mind and Consciousness laboratory investigates high-level cognitive processes using brain imaging (fMRI), behavior and introspective reports. We are particularly interested in areas of overlap, as well as separation, between psychological processes involved in social cognition, mechanical reasoning, attention and self-awareness.
Our work is informed by neuroscience, psychology and philosophy. The laboratory is situated in the new and unique transdisciplinary Department of Cognitive Science at Case Western Reserve University; and part of Case’s Cognitive Neuroscience Initiative. We are involved in collaborations across the University and beyond, including the Department of Neurology in the Medical School, the Department of Organizational Behavior in the Weatherhead School of Management, and the departments of Communication Sciences and Philosophy in Arts and Sciences.
Neuroscience
fMRI brain imaging to map the neural architecture of cognition
Psychology
Behavioral studies of social and mechanical reasoning
Philosophy
Conceptual analysis of consciousness and introspection
