The Impact of Daydreams on Brain Plasticity and Visual Response

Researchers at Harvard Medical School have made progress in understanding how daydreaming affects the brain by studying mice. They found that neurons in the visual cortex fire in patterns similar to when viewing actual images, indicating daydream-like activity. This suggests that daydreams may influence how the brain processes visual information over time, potentially contributing to brain plasticity. The study highlights the importance of quiet wakefulness and its possible role in learning and memory.