
quantamagazine.org
September 30, 2026
10 min read
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Summary
Surprisingly Complex Waves Reveal the Brain’s Inner Workings Introduction I get out of bed. I walk through the dimly lit hallway, thinking of what’s in my fridge and what I should have for breakfast. With no real effort, I’ve navigated my environment, accessed my memory, and assessed the energetic state of my body, all in the space of a few seconds. How is the brain able to do this? Partly by harn...