The Internet is just one of those things that contemporary humans can spend millions of 'practice' events at, that the average human a thousand years ago had absolutely no exposure to. Our brains are massively remodeled by this exposure-but so,… — Michael Merzenich Copy Share Image
The patterns of activity of neurons in sensory areas can be altered by patterns of attention. Experience coupled with attention leads to physical changes in the structure and future functioning of the nervous system. This leaves us with a clear physiological fact…moment by moment we choose and sculpt how our ever-changing minds will work. We choose who we will be… — Michael Merzenich Copy Share
My brain power depends on my retained mastery of analyzing in detail what's happening in my world and in my mind and body. I… — Michael Merzenich Copy Share Image
My mantra: Brainless exercise is a lost opportunity for improvement. — Michael Merzenich Copy Share Image
The Internet is just one of those things that contemporary humans can spend millions of 'practice' events at, that the average human a thousand… — Michael Merzenich Copy Share Image
Rather marvelously, the older brain only permits change when it judges that change to be important, rewarding or good for it. — Michael Merzenich Copy Share Image
If a brain is exercised properly, anyone can grow intelligence, at any age, and potentially by a lot. Or you can just let your… — Michael Merzenich Copy Share Image
Learning a new skill can change hundreds of millions of cortical connections. — Michael Merzenich Copy Share Image
Your brain - every brain - is a work in progress. It is 'plastic.' From the day we're born to the day we die,… — Michael Merzenich Copy Share Image
