# Brains

A new study suggests cannabis may benefit aging brains, while researchers are exploring psilocybin for NFL players' brain injuries. Meanwhile, discussions continue on AI's impact on our brains and the potential for simulating a human brain on a supercomputer.

### About Brains
The topic 'Brains' covers discussions on the human brain, its functions, and its relationship with artificial intelligence, along with societal implications.  

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[--] Week: [---------] -40%  
[--] Month: [-----------] -52%  
[--] Months: [-------------] +204%  
[--] Year: [--------------] +193%  
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-12-15  
1-Year Low: [---------] on 2025-05-08  

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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/brains/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[-----] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Brains in the last [--] hours which is down 4.50% from [-----] in the previous [--] hours
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1-Year High: [------] on 2025-11-01  
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The most influential creators that mention Brains in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                          | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
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| [@upediashorts](/creator/youtube/upediashorts)                   | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@disneymusicvevo](/creator/youtube/disneymusicvevo)             | [--]    | [----------] | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@biskitbloxy](/creator/youtube/biskitbloxy)                     | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@poggi9](/creator/youtube/poggi9)                               | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [------]      |
| [@space](/creator/youtube/space)                                 | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@ededdneddy3011](/creator/youtube/ededdneddy3011)               | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [-----]       |
| [@magnetbrainseducation](/creator/youtube/magnetbrainseducation) | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [-----]       |
| [@peekaboo_kidz](/creator/youtube/peekaboo_kidz)                 | [--]    | [---------]  | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@TEDx](/creator/youtube/TEDx)                                   | [--]    | [----------] | [--]     | [-----]       |
| [@yamaixo](/creator/youtube/yamaixo)                             | [--]   | [-------]    | [--]     | [-----]       |

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### Sentiment: 63%
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[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/brains/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 63%  
Daily Average: 73%  
[--] Week: 75% +1%  
[--] Month: 57% -19%  
[--] Months: 57% -18%  
[--] Year: 57% -19%  
1-Year High: 95% on 2025-03-05  
1-Year Low: 24% on 2025-03-27  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Alzheimer's Research: (25%) New treatments are showing promise in clearing plaques from mouse brains, offering hope for Alzheimer's patients.
- AI and the Brain: (20%) Discussions explore the relationship between artificial intelligence and the human brain, including AI's societal implications.
- Brain Function and Health: (15%) Research into various aspects of brain function, memory, and health, including studies on aging and sensory processing.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Disturbing Incidents: (15%) Reports of disturbing and violent incidents involving the brain, such as a teen allegedly beheading someone and using a blender.
- Negative Impacts of Technology: (10%) Concerns about the negative effects of excessive screen time and digital dopamine on the brain and cognitive functions.
  

### Top Brains News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"Morgan McSweeney: brains behind Labours comeback undone by poor judgment Morgan McSweeney The Guardian Starmers chief of staff who has quit over Mandelson appointment was accused of presiding over a toxic No 10"  
[News Link](https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2026/feb/08/morgan-mcsweeney-brains-behind-labours-comeback-profile) [@guardian](/creator/x/guardian) 2026-02-08T15:36Z 10.3M followers, 36.8K engagements


"Cannabis may benefit aging brains study finds Pass the pot to Grandma her brain might thank you"  
[News Link](https://nypost.com/2026/02/07/health/cannabis-may-benefit-aging-brains-study-finds/) [@nypost](/creator/x/nypost) 2026-02-07T15:03Z 3.6M followers, 1.6M engagements


"N.F.L. Careers Scarred Their Brains. Could Mushrooms Provide Relief - The New York Times Some athletes battered by concussions are desperately searching beyond conventional medicine. Researchers see potential in the brain-stimulating power of psilocybin mushrooms"  
[News Link](https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/05/us/psilocybin-mushrooms-nfl-head-injuries.html) [@nytimes](/creator/x/nytimes) 2026-02-07T01:12Z 52.9M followers, [---] engagements


"Meet the brains who explain Trumpism The Californian think-tank that applies intellectual gloss to MAGA"  
[News Link](https://www.economist.com/united-states/2026/02/05/meet-the-brains-who-explain-trumpism) [@TheEconomist](/creator/x/TheEconomist) 2026-02-05T14:35Z 25.8M followers, 70.2K engagements



### Top Brains Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"Sorry Nirmala Sitharaman the Middle Class has Brains now. The Reality of the Poor Mindset. If you want to explore the US market for investments check out the links below: https://play.google.com/store/apps/detailsid=in.indwealth https://apps.apple.com/in/app/indmoney-stocks-mutual-funds/id1450178837 The Indian Middle Class is caught in a trap designed by the system. You earn the government takes a chunk (Direct Tax). You spend the government takes another chunk (GST). You save in the bank and inflation eats the rest. If you are following the traditional "Safe Path" you are guaranteed to lose."  
[YouTube Link](https://youtube.com/watch?v=7gjo7fzuw1I) [@adityakakkargz](/creator/youtube/adityakakkargz) 2026-02-09T14:55Z 434K followers, 295K engagements


"Yann LeCun is coming to India this month (Feb). First public appearance since leaving Meta. It's happening in Gurugram. You're invited. PSA: @SynapseConclave has an unreal speaker lineup this year. Tickets running out for Feb 21st and 22nd in Gurgaon. Speakers include: - 🧠 Yann LeCun in his first appearance since leaving Meta and starting AMI - 🧫 Sergiu Paca who grew human brains inside of rats in his PSA: @SynapseConclave has an unreal speaker lineup this year. Tickets running out for Feb 21st and 22nd in Gurgaon. Speakers include: - 🧠 Yann LeCun in his first appearance since leaving Meta"  
[X Link](https://x.com/caleb_friesen/status/2020865470379835892) [@caleb_friesen](/creator/x/caleb_friesen) 2026-02-09T14:20Z 34.3K followers, 24.5K engagements


"DO NOT FORGET Renee Good did NOT deserve to have her brains blown out in front of her dog for not complying with armed vigilantes who were terrorizing HER community. You simply arrest fine and release. YOU DO NOT MURDER ARREST ICE AGENT ROSS NOW"  
[X Link](https://x.com/mjfree/status/2020851664828219418) [@mjfree](/creator/x/mjfree) 2026-02-09T13:25Z 567.4K followers, [----] engagements


"@mmpadellan Know your enemy. Thats whats going on here but that takes brains so I understand why you dont get it Bad Dad"  
[X Link](https://x.com/SecedeFromFools/status/2020835671217406158) [@SecedeFromFools](/creator/x/SecedeFromFools) 2026-02-09T12:22Z [---] followers, [----] engagements

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