Scientists have identified how the brain’s layered architecture explains why we switch between interpretations of ambiguous stimuli. The findings reveal two specific mechanisms within cortical layers that maintain perceptual flexibility under increased stimulation.
Breakthrough in Understanding Perceptual Switching
Researchers have uncovered how the brain’s layered cortical structure enables the phenomenon where our perception spontaneously flips between different interpretations of the same stimulus, according to a new study published in Scientific Reports. This breakthrough addresses a long-standing puzzle in neuroscience about why perceptual switching increases when stimulus intensity grows, contrary to what traditional models predicted.