Stories by Hanna Poikonen

Hanna Poikonen is a senior researcher and lecturer at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Zurich. She studies the brain functions underlying expertise, including in mathematicians, dancers, musicians and political enthusiasts.

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OpinionNovember 13, 2024

Developing Expertise Improves the Brain’s Ability to Concentrate

Expertise bulks up the brain’s ability to think deeply, a skill that may generalize across tasks

Hanna Poikonen