Stanford Center for the Study of the Mind

The Stanford Center for the Study of the Mind is a research facility at Stanford University dedicated to understanding how the mind works—covering areas like perception, consciousness, decision-making, and mental health. It brings together scientists from psychology, neuroscience, philosophy, and computer science to explore questions about how the brain produces thoughts, feelings, and experiences. The center aims to advance knowledge about the mind’s complexities and develop technologies or treatments that can improve mental well-being. It’s a hub for interdisciplinary research, promoting deeper insights into the nature of human cognition and consciousness.