THE BRAIN'S CANVAS

Exploring Minds, Behavior, and Beyond.

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My name is Mia Bakunowicz

I’m an A-level student with a passion for neuroscience, psychology, and criminology, diving into research that explores how the brain shapes behavior and justice.

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Issues with using biological evidence to prove the power of introspection: a reductionist contradiction on Hölzel et al. (2011)

A critical analysis of Hölzel et al. (2011) through the lens of experimental design, emotional regulation, and applied neuroscience

Mia Bakunowicz

18 hours ago4 min read

How Mindfulness Rewires the Brain: A Reflection on Hölzel et al. (2011)

Lately, I’ve been sitting with the idea that we can change not just how we feel, but how we’re wired to feel. That thoughts - these...

Mia Bakunowicz

3 days ago3 min read

No Tears, No Mercy? Rethinking Remorse, Labels, and Neuroscience in the Courtroom

If you stood accused in court and couldn't visibly show remorse—would justice misunderstand you? Labels, brains, and fairness: let's dive in

Mia Bakunowicz

Mar 274 min read

Psychopathy: Understanding the Science Behind the Behaviour

Psychopathy isn't about cold-blooded killers—it's about brains wired differently. This article explores how low serotonin levels, the MAOA-L

Mia Bakunowicz

Mar 144 min read

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