Understanding sarcasm is a complex business. A research study suggests that recognition of sarcasm involves an intricate sequence of events. The brain's language areas interpret the literal meaning of a statement, the right hemisphere and frontal lobes process the emotional context, while the prefrontal cortex integrates the two. ... [CogNews]
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Brain downloading proclaimed possible by 2050. [ article ] By the middle of the 21st century it will be possible to download one's brain to a supercomputer, according to Ian Pearson, a leading thinker on the future. "If you're rich enough then by 2050 it's feasible. If you're poor you'll probably have to wait until 2075 or 2080 when it's routine," he said. ... [CogNews]
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