ABOUT THE EVENT.
The past 20 years have witnessed a surge of scientific interest in a latent brain state in which our attention is disengaged from our immediate surroundings. This phenomenon has been tied to numerous labels, including mind wandering, internally-directed attention, spontaneous thoughts, task-unrelated thoughts among others. As scientists gradually unravel bits and pieces of this ubiquitous phenomenon, we recognize that a better understanding necessitates conceptual development, more refined terminology, and creative experimental designs.
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This symposium brings together a group of experts to showcase their latest research on this topic. Our goal is to inspire new questions and methodology, initiate collaborations, and discuss future directions of the field. Come check out what these leading researchers in the field have to say!
If you have any questions about the event, please contact juliakam (at) berkeley (dot) edu.