Saturday, March 2, 2024

When Epilepsy Leads to Mystical Ecstasy

I'm absolutely thrilled to share that I've had the privilege of producing an image for PICARD Fabienne from HUG - Hopitaux Universitaires de Genève that highlights her fascinating research on ecstatic epilepsy.


The presentation titled "Quand l’épilepsie amène à l’extase mystique" (When Epilepsy Leads to Mystical Ecstasy) offers a captivating journey that delves into the intricate workings of the brain, specifically within the framework of the predictive coding theory. This theory suggests that the brain generates predictions about incoming sensory information and constantly updates these predictions based on new data. Through the lens of this theory, the presentation explores how epilepsy can lead to mystical experiences, altering the brain's predictive processes.



I encourage you to take a moment to watch the accompanying video and delve into the mesmerizing discoveries awaiting within. 

Neuron morphologies: https://neuromorpho.org