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James Vickers

@jamescvickers.bsky.social

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Neuroscientist and Distinguished Professor at the University of Tasmania. Director of the Wicking Dementia Centre.

James Vickers @jamescvickers.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

If you are someone who enjoys thinking about thinking, can I recommend my book 'The Projecting Brain'. A focus on why we have consciousness, and ramifications for tool use, creativity, AI and brain health. www.amazon.com/dp/176479821X

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The Projecting Brain: Why understanding more about the brain will help us thrive into the future: Vickers, Prof James: 9781764798211: Amazon.com: Books

The Projecting Brain: Why understanding more about the brain will help us thrive into the future [Vickers, Prof James] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Projecting Brain: Why un...

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James Vickers @jamescvickers.bsky.social · 24/03/2025

Last Friday, we launched the Massive Open Online Course on Motor Neuron Disease. An opportunity to learn about this disease, how it is clinically managed and also about supportive approaches. Enrolments are at mooc2.utas.edu.au. Below is a showreel of some course features. youtu.be/Arq030etOp0?...

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MND MOOC Short Video - Introduction to the MND MOOC

YouTube video by Wicking Dementia Centre

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James Vickers @jamescvickers.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

Something of a silver lining I suppose www.theguardian.com/science/2024...

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Are cancer survivors less likely to develop Alzheimer’s?

Research shows that patients with a history of cancer are less likely to develop dementia and those with Alzheimer’s are less likely to develop cancer

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