Human Potential Responsible Cognitive Enhancement Why do we need a <i>responsible</i> cognitive enhancement? Lorenza Colzato • 04-12-2018
Human Potential Preliminary support that microdosing psychedelics enhances creativity A growing number of professionals are taking small doses of psychedelics in order to boost their creativity and focus at work. Does microdosing psychedelics really enhance creativity? Lorenza Colzato + 1 other • 25-10-2018
Human Potential Stimulate your vagus nerve for more creativity Creativity is one of the most important cognitive skills in our complex and fast-changing world. How can the vagus nerve enhance our creativity? Lorenza Colzato • 20-02-2018
Human Potential Variable heart rate and a multitasking mind Our heart doesn't beat at a constant frequency. What can this tell you about your brain state and multitasking performance? Lorenza Colzato • 07-11-2017
Human Potential How the vagus can help us to read other's emotions How can the vagus nerve enhance our ability to recognize emotions? Lorenza Colzato • 13-06-2017
Human Potential The seduction of cognitive enhancement: how “far” can we go? Cognitive enhancement is the use of drugs and any other means aimed at enhancing performance in healthy individuals. How “far” can we go to enhance ourselves? Should there be any “limits” to what we could achieve? Lorenza Colzato • 20-09-2016
Human Potential The beats that help you multitasking Many people say that listening to binaural beats (auditory illusions) help them to concentrate and be more focused. A new study tested whether binaural beats makes you better in multitasking. What is the mechanism behind this phenomenon? Lorenza Colzato • 06-09-2016
Human Potential Neuroethics: how “far” can brain stimulation help sport? As a potential enhancement in athletes, brain stimulation raises similar ethical discussions of pharmacological interventions. Is it a “legal” substitute for doping? Lorenza Colzato • 09-02-2016
Human Potential Music makes the world go round Musical training is becoming increasingly popular as a topic for scientific research. Is musical training a promising cognitive enhancer? Lorenza Colzato • 02-02-2016
