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Dr. Nicolas Burra

@nicoburra.bsky.social

Senior Lecturer in social cognition at @unige. PI of @esclab_unige #Gaze, #Attention, #EEG, #SocialCognition, Swiss, Peruvian, Bass player, Father. unige.ch/fapse/esclab/ https://www.coursera.org/learn/cognition-sociale

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Without diversity, there is no excellence in science Horizons - Issue 145

Born in Peru, raised in Switzerland, adopted by French & Italian parents from different socio-economic backgrounds β€” I know firsthand that diversity drives scientific progress.

We must protect epistemic freedom & include #Neurodiversity.

www.horizons-mag.ch/2025/06/05/w...

#AcademicFreedom #SNSF

06.06.2025 17:31 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NeuroInsights: πŸ‘‚ Social sounds and language activate unique circuits in the brain, captured with imaging.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition

05.03.2025 13:50 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NeuroInsights: πŸ”‘ Social neuroscience helps us understand and mitigate unconscious biases.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition

27.02.2025 08:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NeuroInsights: πŸ“– Studying gene-culture co-evolution reveals how biology and society shape each other.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition

24.02.2025 08:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NeuroInsights: πŸŽ‰ Happiness is a balance of serotonin, dopamine, and fulfilling relationships.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition

21.02.2025 07:12 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NeuroInsights: 🎭 Facial expressions are universal but nuanced by cultural contexts.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition

18.02.2025 16:02 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NeuroInsights: πŸ’¬ Language has shaped the evolution of our social brain. Talking is essential for relationships.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition

11.02.2025 10:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NeuroInsights: πŸ“Š TMS can stimulate brain regions to explore their social functions. Amazing, right?

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition

10.02.2025 09:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NeuroInsights: 🧠 Faces convey trust, emotions, and intentions instantly.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition

07.02.2025 09:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NeuroInsights: πŸ’­ 'Theory of mind' lets us imagine others' thoughts and beliefsβ€”a uniquely human skill.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition

05.02.2025 10:25 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NeuroInsights: πŸŽ₯ Virtual reality recreates complex social scenarios, expanding our research possibilities.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition

04.02.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NeuroInsights: 🎭 Decoding facial expressions is the first step in understanding others' emotions.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition

03.02.2025 14:11 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NeuroInsights: πŸŽ₯ Stories and myths are key tools for cultural transmission and shared understanding.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition

31.01.2025 10:29 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NeuroInsights: 🧠 The human brain functions like a 'mega-brain' during social interactions: our neurons synchronize with others!

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition

30.01.2025 16:08 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NeuroInsights: πŸ‘« Shared actions synchronize brain activity, enhancing understanding.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition

29.01.2025 11:49 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

NeuroInsights: πŸ“‘ Voices alone can communicate emotions without visual cues.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition

28.01.2025 11:06 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Can our culture alter how we see the world around us?
In a new paper, @dorsaamir.bsky.social and I dig through >100 years of scholarship on this foundational question in psychology, anthropology, and even philosophy. Take a look here (osf.io/preprints/ps...) and follow the story below πŸ‘‡

26.01.2025 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 44    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

NeuroInsights: πŸ“‘ Social signals like gaze and tone of voice are key to comprehension.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition

27.01.2025 08:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hello #BlueSky.
Welcome to NeuroInsights!
Starting next Monday, we'll bring you daily insights into the world of neuroscience and social cognition. 🧠✨

Stay tuned for updates, and learn more on www.coursera.org/learn/cognit... (course in french)

#Neuroscience #SocialCognition

25.01.2025 19:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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