Research-led explanations of human capacity, learning and technological change. Start with the foundations, then follow the evidence and related ideas as the Learning Hub grows.
How sensory fibers of the vagus carry visceral information toward the brain, what they encode, and why the vagus should not be confused with HRV or interoception as a whole
How cardiac vagal pathways influence beat timing within wider autonomic regulation.
What cardiac vagal tone can mean, how HRV is used to estimate it, and where popular interpretations exceed the measurement
Valence describes the positive-negative or pleasant-unpleasant dimension of affective experience, but the apparent simplicity of that axis hides important disagreements about what exactly is being rated, how context shapes it, and whether one number can represent mixed or functionally different states.
How value-sensitive design connects stakeholder values to conceptual, empirical and technical inquiry.
A person says that fairness matters deeply to them, then accepts a convenient arrangement that disadvantages a colleague. Another values security and…
Verification is the deliberate process of checking whether a consequential claim, artifact or account is supported by independent evidence appropriate to the question. It is broader than spotting falsehoods and narrower than general critical thinking.
How the inner ear contributes to balance, head motion, orientation and self-motion, and why “balance” is always a multisensory achievement
What the nervous system learns from organs, vessels and internal chemistry, how visceral information differs from a conscious feeling, and why bodily signals require interpretation rather than mythology
A person searches for a friend in a crowded station. The friend’s blue coat helps, but an unexpected flash on a nearby screen draws the eye. Meanwhile…