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How does the brain create imagination?

Last updated: May 29, 2025 1:55 am
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The Intricacies of Imagination: How the Brain Creates Worlds

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Imagination is a complex phenomenon that doesn’t have a specific brain region dedicated to it. Instead, it is a result of inputs from various parts of the brain and body, working together seamlessly to create imaginative thoughts and ideas.

This article is part of a special series exploring the radical potential of the human imagination. Read more here.

Recent advancements in neuroscience have shed light on how the brain processes imagination. Through techniques like functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), researchers have identified key networks in the brain that are responsible for imaginative thinking.

Unlike more specialised mental processes, imagination involves multiple networks that communicate with each other. This interconnectedness allows the brain to switch between different modes of thinking based on the task at hand.

Unveiling the Networks of Imagination

Three primary networks play a crucial role in shaping our imaginative abilities. The default mode network (DMN), discovered by chance in the late 1990s, is associated with internal thoughts and self-reflection. When not engaged in specific tasks, regions of the brain related to memory and mood become more active, indicating a state of mind focused on internal processing.

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