The brain breaks down into little islands that can't talk to one another. -Giulio Tononi

 

The brain breaks down into little islands that can't talk to one another.


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This quote is just one of 8 total Giulio Tononi quotes in our collection. Giulio Tononi is known for saying 'The brain breaks down into little islands that can't talk to one another.' as well as some of the following quotes.

[Learning strengthens some connections between neurons, known as synapses, and even forms new synapses. These synapses demand a lot of extra energy, though.] That means that at the end of the day, you have a brain that costs you more energy, ... That's where sleep would kick in.

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The brain breaks down into little islands that can't talk to one another.

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They rest for 10 hours a night, and if you keep them awake longer, they need to sleep more. -Giulio Tononi
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The flies surprised us with how close they were in many ways.

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During deep sleep early in the night, ... the response is short-lived and doesn't propagate at all.

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[But why does consciousness fade during deep sleep early in the night?] You cannot say that consciousness fades because the brain shuts off. That's not the case. Scientists have long known that the brain remains active while we sleep, ... So what could be responsible? -Giulio Tononi
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That means that at the end of the day, you have a brain that costs you more energy. That's where sleep would kick in.

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