Meow, just read a rather old but extremely interesting human article saying that your scientists have decided to play detective with the brains of Buddhist monks, scanning them like they're trying to find hidden treasure in a mystical fortune cookie.
Imagine these poor monks sitting there, cross-legged and serene, while humans in lab coats wave fancy machines around their heads, probably hoping to discover why these folks can stay calm during a cosmic catnip shortage.
Human scientists say human brain appears to be organised into two networks: the extrinsic network & intrinsic or default, network. The extrinsic portion of the brain becomes active when individuals are focused on external tasks, like playing sports.
The default network churns when people reflect on matters that involve themselves and their emotions. The two network is like a seesaw, when one rises, the other one down. seldom active at the same time.
But according to the article, the scans show that meditating monks have brains that light up like a fireworks show in both networks! They're apparently growing extra brain wrinkles from all that 'ommmm' business, which makes me, as an alien cat, wonder if humans can train their brains to chase laser pointers instead.
But hold on, do these monks ever get brain freeze from thinking too deeply? The study suggests their minds are like supercharged purr-machines, processing peace and tranquility at warp speed.
Of course, us alien cats know true enlightenment comes from napping in sunbeams, not from getting zapped by human gadgets. All in all, it's hilarious how humans think scanning brains will unlock the secrets of the universe, when really, they should just try a good scratch behind the ears.
🛸✨Article Origin：https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-12661646