Research theme
The Self in the Brain
How is the ‘self’ born in the brain and how it affects our cognition, behavior, and social adaptation? We are trying to solve mysteries about various aspects of the self, such as physical, social, and mental health.
- The Self in the Brain
- Where value comes from?
- Language and communication
- Disaster and the power to live
- Human brain science for the future
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