The following essays function as informal white papers that explain the mind/brain model developed by Mind Brain Insights, LLC. They demonstrate how any mental state, process, or combination thereof can be systematically mapped onto brain activity. These writings are especially useful for researchers, clinicians, developers, and organizations considering collaboration or joint projects with us.
A key secondary purpose is to identify widespread but largely unrecognized brain myths that currently hinder progress in applied neuroscience. These assumptions stem not from individual error but from the historical absence of a comprehensive theoretical framework—a genuine brain theory. By illuminating these myths, the essays clear the ground for a more accurate understanding of how minds and brains actually work, particularly regarding the mind-brain relationship and the nature of consciousness.
The good news is that the field already possesses immense knowledge, tools, and expertise—from cognitive neuroscience and functional neuroimaging to signal decoding and neurotechnology. When these strengths are combined with a precise cognitive ontology (a parts list of the mind), a dynamic mind model, and reliable methods for connecting mental activity to neural patterns, the potential for breakthroughs in BCI, neurorehabilitation, stroke recovery, CNS biomarkers, and related areas becomes enormous. These essays explore that exciting frontier while celebrating the rich, subjective reality of human experience.