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Dr. Nicolas Burra
@nicoburra.bsky.social
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Senior Lecturer in social cognition at @unige. PI of @esclab_unige #Gaze, #Attention, #EEG, #SocialCognition, Swiss, Peruvian, Bass player, Father.

unige.ch/fapse/esclab/

https://www.coursera.org/learn/cognition-sociale
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nicoburra.bsky.social
Born in Peru, raised in Switzerland, adopted by French & Italian parents from different socio-economic backgrounds — I know firsthand that diversity drives scientific progress.

We must protect epistemic freedom & include #Neurodiversity.

www.horizons-mag.ch/2025/06/05/w...

#AcademicFreedom #SNSF
Without diversity, there is no excellence in science
Horizons - Issue 145
www.horizons-mag.ch
June 6, 2025 at 5:31 PM
nicoburra.bsky.social
NeuroInsights: 👂 Social sounds and language activate unique circuits in the brain, captured with imaging.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition
March 5, 2025 at 1:50 PM
nicoburra.bsky.social
NeuroInsights: 🔑 Social neuroscience helps us understand and mitigate unconscious biases.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition
February 27, 2025 at 8:56 AM
nicoburra.bsky.social
NeuroInsights: 📖 Studying gene-culture co-evolution reveals how biology and society shape each other.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition
February 24, 2025 at 8:30 AM
nicoburra.bsky.social
NeuroInsights: 🎉 Happiness is a balance of serotonin, dopamine, and fulfilling relationships.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition
February 21, 2025 at 7:12 AM
nicoburra.bsky.social
NeuroInsights: 🎭 Facial expressions are universal but nuanced by cultural contexts.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition
February 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
nicoburra.bsky.social
NeuroInsights: 💬 Language has shaped the evolution of our social brain. Talking is essential for relationships.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition
February 11, 2025 at 10:30 AM
nicoburra.bsky.social
NeuroInsights: 📊 TMS can stimulate brain regions to explore their social functions. Amazing, right?

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition
February 10, 2025 at 9:05 AM
nicoburra.bsky.social
NeuroInsights: 🧠 Faces convey trust, emotions, and intentions instantly.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition
February 7, 2025 at 9:00 AM
nicoburra.bsky.social
NeuroInsights: 💭 'Theory of mind' lets us imagine others' thoughts and beliefs—a uniquely human skill.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition
February 5, 2025 at 10:25 AM
nicoburra.bsky.social
NeuroInsights: 🎥 Virtual reality recreates complex social scenarios, expanding our research possibilities.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition
February 4, 2025 at 11:56 AM
nicoburra.bsky.social
NeuroInsights: 🎭 Decoding facial expressions is the first step in understanding others' emotions.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition
February 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
nicoburra.bsky.social
NeuroInsights: 🎥 Stories and myths are key tools for cultural transmission and shared understanding.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition
January 31, 2025 at 10:29 AM
nicoburra.bsky.social
NeuroInsights: 🧠 The human brain functions like a 'mega-brain' during social interactions: our neurons synchronize with others!

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition
January 30, 2025 at 4:08 PM
nicoburra.bsky.social
NeuroInsights: 👫 Shared actions synchronize brain activity, enhancing understanding.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition
January 29, 2025 at 11:49 AM
nicoburra.bsky.social
NeuroInsights: 📡 Voices alone can communicate emotions without visual cues.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition
January 28, 2025 at 11:06 AM
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chazfirestone.bsky.social
Can our culture alter how we see the world around us?
In a new paper, @dorsaamir.bsky.social and I dig through >100 years of scholarship on this foundational question in psychology, anthropology, and even philosophy. Take a look here (osf.io/preprints/ps...) and follow the story below 👇
January 26, 2025 at 2:52 PM
nicoburra.bsky.social
NeuroInsights: 📡 Social signals like gaze and tone of voice are key to comprehension.

More info on Coursera: Cognition Sociale
#Neuroscience #SocialCognition
January 27, 2025 at 8:11 AM
nicoburra.bsky.social
Hello #BlueSky.
Welcome to NeuroInsights!
Starting next Monday, we'll bring you daily insights into the world of neuroscience and social cognition. 🧠✨

Stay tuned for updates, and learn more on www.coursera.org/learn/cognit... (course in french)

#Neuroscience #SocialCognition
January 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM