Essays on mind, brain, and perception
Unhurried long-form writing on consciousness, attention, and the biology of thought — published when ready, not on a content calendar.
What gets written here
Topics recur: the predictive processing model of perception, the neuroscience of attention, how animals with distributed nervous systems — octopus, bee, slime mould — challenge assumptions about what a brain needs to be. Essays average 1,500 words and include a short reference list for readers who want to go further.
Research notes
Shorter research notes track reading in progress: half-formed thoughts, contradictions worth sitting with, diagrams that did not make it into finished essays. They are rougher than essays by design — thinking out loud rather than arriving at conclusions. Comments and corrections are welcome.
Frequently asked questions
- How often are new essays published?
- There is no fixed schedule. Essays appear when they are ready — typically every six to ten weeks.
- Are the essays peer-reviewed?
- No. They are personal synthesis, not academic papers. References are included so readers can check sources directly.
- Can I republish or translate an essay?
- Yes, with credit and a link back. Drop a message first so I know where the work is going.
Get in touch
Corrections, follow-up questions, or a counter-argument — substantive responses to essays are always worth sending.
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