This week's blog post is on split-brain phenomena: a line of research that has been misinterpreted to support the "neuromyth" that people can be either left-brained (i.e., logical) or right-brained (i.e., creative). The notion of hemispheric specialization does not line up well with what the split-brain studies actually found. https://sites.google.com/view/two-minds/blog
I think Split-brain research investigates the cognitive and neurological effects of a surgical procedure called corpus callosotomy, which involves severing the corpus callosum, the main connection between the brain's left and right hemispheres. In my blog post, I'll delve into the history, methods, findings, and implications of split-brain research, discussing how it has shaped our understanding of brain function, consciousness, perception, and language processing. I'll also explore ethical considerations and future directions in this fascinating field of neuroscience.
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