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Magnus Wijkander
Magnus is an independent researcher with an MSc from Radboud University, Nijmegen in Cognitive Neuroscience with a minor in Neurophilosophy. Their interests lie in the philosophy of science, metascience, and the workings of the brain.
Education:Radboud University, 2022MSc Cognitive Neuroscience with Minor in NeurophilosophyGothenburg University, 2020BA Cognitive ScienceExpertise:Articles by Magnus Wijkander
Predictive processing unifies brain function, treating action and perception as two sides of the same coin and possibly extending beyond.
Science has continuously reshaped our self-perception, shifting from metaphysical to naturalistic views, highlighting the fallibility of the human mind.
The philosophy of science was shaped by positivism from the 19th century to the 20th century. What caused its fall from grace?
The nature of self is a philosophical problem that has truly stood the test of time—split-brain patients are one of the few times something tangible may give us insights into it.