A recent breakthrough in the study of human brain organoids should turn our attention away from whether ChatGPT is conscious to whether these organoids are. In her column this week, Hannah Frasure PO ‘24 explains why.
Health
Neuronal News: What’s our obsession with angsty brain memes?
Have you ever wondered why our generation is so obsessed with memes about the brain, all of which have a depressing overtone?
Neuronal News: What TikTok’s self-diagnosis trend misses about mental health
The trendiness of self-diagnosis on social media with Gen Z obscures the fact that “mental illness is more than just the sum of unwell parts,” argues Hannah Frasure PO ’24.
Neuronal News: Gen Z, are we in a psychedelic renaissance or dark age?
Psychedelics are no stranger to the 5Cs, and their influence is only growing –– beyond Claremont, too. Neuroscience columnist Hannah Frasure PO ’24 evaluates both sides of its increasing popularity.
Working on wellness: Let the tears flow
Although societal stigmas discourage crying, it’s incredibly helpful for your mental health, writes health and wellness columnist Sydney Lee CM ’22.
Working on wellness: You’re not the imposter, the little voice in your head is
Health and wellness columnist Sydney Lee CM ’22 shares her tips for dealing with imposter syndrome.
Working on wellness: How to fight FOMO and prioritize yourself
Overwhelmed with juggling classwork, extracurriculars and other commitments with a social life? Health and wellness columnist Sydney Lee CM ’22 recommends taking these steps.
Understanding ourselves and others: Why we should journal regularly
Citing it as a lifelong tool for happiness and health, guest writer Alfredo Eladio Moreno PO ’22 explains the importance of journaling.
Presence: My awakening to the benefits of afternoon naps
Health columnist Shreya Kriti Kamra PO ’23 shares personal tips on optimal nap length and how mid-day sleep can positively boost your mood.
Presence: How the treadmill became a quarantine best friend
Health columnist Shreya Kriti Kamra PO’23 recommends her favorite treadmill workouts and explains how they helped her through the stagnation of quarantine.