SP Arun
@sparuniisc
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Neuroscientist at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) Bangalore | We study visual perception in humans & 🐒 | @sparuniisc.bsky.social
Bangalore
Joined July 2018
In a study, now out in Attention Perception & Psychophysics (by @Psychonomic_Soc), @ananyapassi and I have some cool insights about how parts combine in sound-shape associations (in the famous Bouba-Kiki effect). Read on to find out more! 1/12
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We've become obsessed with the idea that the brain is a "Prediction Machine." The dominant theory in neuroscience says we're constantly simulating the future, calculating probabilities to guess what happens next. A new paper argues this is a complete illusion. The reality is
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How good are you at recognizing faces? 🤔 Take a quick 15-minute test by IISc Bangalore. It’s fun, fascinating, and you get paid! Bonus: Win up to ₹1000 for referring friends. Click on the link to participate: https://t.co/0qW36erijV
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Become IFPP Ambassadors (10 spots)! We’re looking for people with good communication skills & curiosity about science. Perks: IISc certificate, leadership experience, future opportunities. Deadline: Monday, Nov 24, 2025 Rolling intake! Apply now 👉 https://t.co/IWMdRFM0aZ
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Thank you for your interest in becoming an IFPP Ambassador for the Indian Face Perception Project at IISc. Please fill out this short form. This will take less than 3 minutes.
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“Everyone has their own way of moving, their clothes rustle in a unique way, that’s how I try to identify people.” — an artist with face-blindness. LOST IN FACE | Trailer | 2020 @home
https://t.co/aLbnuQGD6N via @YouTube
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Our awesome poster trilogy happening Tuesday morning! Don't miss it.
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Not everyone can dunk a basketball, so why expect everyone to recognize faces easily? Face blindness is real. We want EVERYONE to take India's first face perception test. 💸 Paid participation 💸 ₹1000 referral bonus (refer 10) 👀 Your results matter! https://t.co/sH7dSiMtIM
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Abhi tak Nike? Just do it! 😛
How good are you at recognizing faces? 🤔 Take a quick 15-minute test by IISc Bangalore. It’s fun, fascinating, and you get paid! 💸 Bonus: Win up to ₹1000 for referring friends. 💸💸 click on the link to participate: https://t.co/0qW36erijV
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Living in multilingual societies is associated with slower aging. Out today in @NatureAging, we tested the dose–effect of multilingualism across 27 countries and over 86,000 participants. Congrats to @lulaamour @HernHdezL & coauthors! https://t.co/ArqY4OsGke 🧵 (1/4).
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We might not have a Nobel prize but we certainly won an IgNobel prize this year 🤣
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Research in primate brains has been essential for the development of brain-computer interfaces and artificial neural networks. New funding and policy changes put future such advances at risk, write @CoryMillerMarmo, @TonyMovshon and @doristsao. https://t.co/BP0K3q8B6Y
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Research in primate brains has been essential for the development of BCIs, ANNs. New funding and policy changes put future such advances at risk.
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Think you're good at faces? Difficulty recognising faces? Test yourself on our awesome online face memory test and get paid now 😜
How good are you at recognizing faces? 🤔 Take a quick 15-minute test by IISc Bangalore. It’s fun, fascinating, and you get paid! 💸 Bonus: Win up to ₹1000 for referring friends. 💸💸 click on the link to participate: https://t.co/0qW36erijV
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How good are you at recognizing faces? 🤔 Take a 15-min test by @IIScBangalore. It’s fun, quick & you get paid! 💸 Bonus: Win up to ₹1000 for referrals. 🔗 https://t.co/2E9DMRynTO (Indian Nationals, 18+) #ScienceForEveryone #CognitiveScience #IISc
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Brains are awesome 😎
There is nothing more amazing than a kestrel hovering in the air. It's like time has stopped!
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This magic diya burns for 24 hours! 🪔 Crafted by Chhattisgarh potter Ashok Chakradhari, this one-of-a-kind clay lamp has a reservoir and a secret tube. Watch this magic unfold. >> This festive season, let’s support local artisans like Ashok and brighten both our homes and
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Cool that ToI is picking up fundamental research! 😇
@sparuniisc Happy to have come across your study in today's @timesofindia on "How Our Brain Adds Up Shapes & Sounds & Why That’s Important" We were introduced to this as Takete-Maluma effect by Prod. Saleem Ahmed at @designatiisc @iiscbangalore
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