THE SENSITIVE BRAIN: Between the biology of desire and the Architecture of connection

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  • Roberto Polanco-Carrasco Editor Jefe / Fundador, Revista Cuadernos de Neuropsicología / Panamerican Journal of Neuropsychology. Investigador Independiente, Chile. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5064-9049

Abstract

The cover of our new special issue is no aesthetic whim; it is a statement of principles. An artistically intervened naked human body stands as the most honest metaphor for our biology: the skin as the primary interface where instinct, culture, and desire collide.

Behind the beauty of this living canvas operates a silent, overwhelmingly complex machinery. Our cerebral cortex constantly decodes a flood of external stimuli, endowing them with affective meaning to ultimately drive our behavior.

Yet, as you navigate the research in this edition, science reveals a fascinating paradox: no matter how much we sophisticate our environment through technology, luxury, or sound design, the human brain—the most complex structure in the known universe—keeps seeking exactly the same thing as that first naked body at the dawn of humanity: to be seen, to be felt, and to connect deeply with another.

I invite you to dive into the pages of the Panamerican Journal of Neuropsychology with the same curiosity as one who observes our cover. Discover the silent architecture behind our decisions and bonds.

Author Biography

Roberto Polanco-Carrasco, Editor Jefe / Fundador, Revista Cuadernos de Neuropsicología / Panamerican Journal of Neuropsychology. Investigador Independiente, Chile.

Roberto Polanco-Carrasco is a scientific editor, senior consultant, and speaker with over 30 years of experience in knowledge management and high-level education. He has a comprehensive and solid academic background in psychology, social psychology, neuropsychology, and university teaching, allowing him to bridge the utmost scientific rigor with human and organizational behavior development.

Founder and Editor-in-Chief of the Cuadernos de Neuropsicología / Panamerican Journal of Neuropsychology, he has led various scientific and professional associations in the region, including the presidency of the Chilean Association of Scientific Journals in Psychology.

His work integrates academic research with the agility of corporate practice, specializing in scientific communication, productivity, and science literacy as tools for professional transformation. As a speaker, consultant, and mentor, he has inspired and advised academic institutions and high-performance teams in the business sector, focusing on talent development, leadership, and authentic learning. He is a prolific author of numerous articles and book chapters on neuroscience, the history of the discipline, and teacher training.

Portada del número es un cuerpo pintado femenino donde se hace una referencia a los 3 músicos de Picasso.

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Published

20.02.2026

How to Cite

Polanco-Carrasco, R. (2026). THE SENSITIVE BRAIN: Between the biology of desire and the Architecture of connection. Panamerican Journal of Neuropsychology, 20(1), 9–10. Retrieved from https://cnps.cl/index.php/cnps/article/view/607

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 1 (2026): CNPs

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Editorial

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