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. 

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Wishing you an extraordinary 2024!

Throughout the last decade, I embarked on impactful collaborations, ranging from Harvard Brain Magazine to the realms of molecules and subatomic worlds, computational neuroscience, and virology, with a specific focus on unraveling the complexities of COVID-19. This marked the initiation of a distinctive scientific visual exploration in these intricate domains, involving collaboration with exceptional minds, intensive coding for CPU and GPU architectures, and the application of cutting-edge ray tracing techniques for sophisticated visualizations. Our findings were concurrently disseminated through scientific publications, contributing significantly to the field and making the journey of conveying our scientific discoveries through advanced visuals truly exhilarating.

This body of work not only made substantial contributions to scientific publications but also afforded opportunities to showcase our achievements at prestigious venues such as the Centre Pompidou in Paris, as well as the CCCB in Barcelona and Madrid. These exhibitions underscored the global relevance and significance of our research.

As the Blue Brain Project approaches its conclusion in 2024, I eagerly anticipate new ventures. Beyond my daily 4km swim, my commitment to accuracy and visual excellence remains pivotal in the development of software for distributed and high-performance computation, data visualization, exploration, and communication.