The 'aha moment' insight of scientists and mathematicians—the moment when a new gestalt or understanding suddenly becomes clear—is robustly associated with activation of the superior temporal gyrus and sulcus of the right hemisphere.

factualpending

Speaker

Iain McGilchrist

Evidence Quote

this aha moment is robustly associated with the superior temporal gyrus and sulcus of the right hemisphere so we know that this is right hemisphere mediated

Source

Iain McGilchrist, Rupert Sheldrake and Alex Gomez-Marin in conversationDr Iain McGilchrist
Created: 8/12/2026, 6:27:29 PM

My Notes

Loading notes...