Thomas Z. Ramsøy

Category: applied neuroscience

Bridging Realities: Architecture, Virtual Reality, and the Brain

Bridging Realities: Architecture, Virtual Reality, and the Brain

How close to reality must a virtual environment be before the brain shows a similar response to real-life experiences? In a world where the tangible melds with the intangible, we recently embarked on a groundbreaking exploration into the intricate tapestry of human experience in architectural spaces, both real and virtual. The work — a recent […]

Does Generative AI Have an Uncanny Valley Problem?

Does Generative AI Have an Uncanny Valley Problem?

Explore the concept of the ‘Uncanny Valley’ within the context of generative AI. Discover how this phenomenon impacts our perception and acceptance of AI-generated content, and the potential of neuroscience methods to aid in overcoming these issues, enhancing the relevance and appeal of generative AI solutions

Stress and the Brain: A Network Connection

Stress and the Brain: A Network Connection

In the heart of Copenhagen, my team at Neurons Inc. and I embarked on a fascinating journey. Our mission? To unravel the mysteries of the human brain under stress. Our tools? Electroencephalograms, or EEGs, are capable of capturing the electrical symphony that plays out in our minds every second of every day. My team, including […]

Beyond the Blink: Dual Mechanisms of Consumer Attention

Beyond the Blink: Dual Mechanisms of Consumer Attention

In the attention economy, attention isn’t one-size-fits-all. Diving into the dual facets of bottom-up and top-down attention, Predict by Neurons is rewriting the rules, revolutionizing how we understand and engage consumers in the digital age.

Impulsivity in Consumers: The Cognitive Twist in Retail

Impulsivity in Consumers: The Cognitive Twist in Retail

Impulsivity, once considered a foil in the retail world, is now taking center stage as the industry experiences an unprecedented transformation. The familiar sights of carefully curated displays, attentive sales staff, and the comforting hum of human interaction in physical storefronts are being replaced and enhanced by a new era of shopping – a virtual […]

Predictably Surprised: The Secret Sauce of Consumer Behavior

Predictably Surprised: The Secret Sauce of Consumer Behavior

Our brains, wired to minimize surprise, guide our choices. For marketers, aligning strategies with these predictions can make us predictably surprised

The Risk of Novelty in Marketing

The Risk of Novelty in Marketing

Uncover the power of novelty and consumer skepticism in product launches. Learn how to navigate negative emotions and successfully introduce novel products by tapping into the brain’s responses. Explore the use of neuroscience testing to predict consumer reactions and optimize your strategies. Dive into the world of consumer psychology in this insightful blog post

Eating pizza weirdly and the need for consumer neuroscience AI

Eating pizza weirdly and the need for consumer neuroscience AI

AI-generated ads present new challenges for the advertising industry, but also offer faster production. Marketers must navigate a fragmented landscape to reach their audience effectively. However, AI still has limitations, as seen in odd examples like pizza-eating people. The key is to calibrate AI output based on how consumers actually respond, requiring accurate predictive models. Solutions like Neurons’ Predict provide quick feedback for refining ad creatives in this new generative AI landscape.

Unlocking Customer Satisfaction With Wanting and Liking

Unlocking Customer Satisfaction With Wanting and Liking

The latest insights from neuroscience and neuromarketing on customer satisfaction, exploring the distinction between wanting and liking

Motivation in the Metaverse: Decoding the Neuroscience of Virtual Shopping

Motivation in the Metaverse: Decoding the Neuroscience of Virtual Shopping

Are you curious about how your brain makes choices while shopping in the metaverse? Our recent study explores the neural mechanisms underlying consumer behavior in a virtual supermarket