Today’s picks
1. How the brain uses memory to imagine what might have been
Philosopher and 2026 MacArthur Fellow Felipe De Brigard explains how the brain uses imagination to reconstruct the past. Memory is not a faithful replay; it shares mechanisms with imagination, enabling us to envision what might have been. This matters for understanding memory’s fallibility, decision-making, and the stories we tell about ourselves. A lucid blend of philosophy and cognitive science, it rewards close reading.
2. This weird particle may have come from a black hole exploding in another dimension
A high-energy neutrino detected three years ago remains unexplained. One proposal links it to a primordial black hole—perhaps an even stranger kind than previously imagined. If true, the signal could connect neutrino astronomy with extra dimensions and the evaporation of black holes in the early universe. The idea is speculative but worth reading for its potential to reshape extreme physics.
3. What to watch this week
This week’s viewing guide spotlights films and TV shows worth revisiting rather than only new releases. It likely explains what makes these titles endure, whether through performances, storytelling, or cultural resonance. For readers overwhelmed by streaming choices, it offers a curated starting point.