The Oxford Handbook of Spontaneous Thought

Kieran C.R. Fox studied neuroscience, philosophy, and world religions during his undergraduate degree at McGill University. He used functional neuroimaging to study the cognitive neuroscience of meditation and spontaneous thought during his Masters and PhD at the University of British Columbia, working with Dr. Kalina Christoff. Currently, he is using intracranial electroencephalography to pursue these lines of research in the Department of Neurology at Stanford University, working with Dr. Josef Parvizi.

Kalina Christoff is a Professor of Psychology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, Canada. Her work focuses on understanding human thought, using a combination of functional neuroimaging (fMRI), behavioral testing, and theoretical work.

Jessica R. Andrews-Hanna
Department of Psychology and Interdisciplinary Program in Cognitive Science
University of Arizona
Tucson, Arizona, USA

John Antrobus
Department of Psychology
City University of New York
New York, New York, USA

Roger E. Beaty
Department of Psychology
Center for Brain Science
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Mathias Benedek
Institute of Psychology
University of Graz
Graz, Austria

Boris C. Bernhardt
Neuroimaging of Epilepsy Lab
Montreal Neurological Institute
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

David Q. Beversdorf
Department of Radiology, Neurology, and Psychology
University of Missouri
Columbia, Missouri, USA

Kalina Christoff
Centre for Brain Health
Department of Psychology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Arnaud D'Argembeau
Department of Psychology
Psychology and Neuroscience of Cognition Research Unit
University of Liège
Liège, Belgium

Charles Dobson
Emily Carr University of Art and Design
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

G. William Domhoff
Department of Psychology
University of California
Santa Cruz, California, USA

Elizabeth DuPre
Laboratory of Brain and Cognition
Human Neuroscience Institute
Department of Human Development
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York, USA

Halvor Eifring
Department of Culture Studies and Oriental Languages
University of Oslo
Oslo, Norway

Myrthe Faber
Department of Psychology
University of Notre Dame
South Bend, Indiana, USA

Leo Ferraro
Department of Psychology
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Kieran C. R. Fox
Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences
Stanford University
Stanford, California, USA

Manesh Girn
Department of Psychology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Todd C. Handy
Department of Psychology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Wendy Hasenkamp
Mind & Life Institute
Charlottesville, Virginia, USA

Arianne Herrera-Bennett
Munich Center of the Learning Sciences
Ludwig Maximilions University Munich
Munich, Germany

Muireann Irish
Neuroscience Research Australia
School of Psychology
University of New South Wales
Sydney, Australia

Zachary C. Irving
Departments of Philosophy and Psychology
University of California, Berkeley
Berkeley, California, USA

Emanuel Jauk
Institute of Psychology
University of Graz
Graz, Austria

Elizabeth Jefferies
Department of Psychology
York Neuroimaging Centre
University of York
York, England, UK

Rex E. Jung
Department of Neurosurgery
University of New Mexico
Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA

Julia W.Y. Kam
Helen Wills Neuroscience Institute
University of California
Berkeley, California, USA

Laurence J. Kirmayer
Division of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Eric Klinger
Department of Psychology
University of Minnesota
Morris, Minnesota, USA

Ernst H.W. Koster
Department of Experimental-Clinical and Health Psychology
Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium

Aaron Kucyi
Department of Neurology and Neurological Sciences
Stanford University
Stanford, California, USA

Daniella M. Kupor
Questrom School of Business
Marketing Department
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Michael Lifshitz
Integrated Program in Neuroscience
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

John H. Mace
Department of Psychology
Eastern Illinois University
Charleston, Illinois, USA

Marek Malus
Department of Psychology
University of Ostrava
Ostrava, Czech Republic

Igor Marchetti
Department of Experimental-Clinical and Health Psychology
Ghent University
Ghent, Belgium

Daniel Margulies
Neuroanatomy and Connectivity Group
Max Planck Institute for Human and Cognitive Brain Sciences
Leipzig, Germany

Thomas Metzinger
Philosophisches Seminar
Gutenberg Research College
Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz
Mainz, Germany

Caitlin Mills
Department of Psychology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Carey K. Morewedge
Questrom School of Business
Marketing Department
Boston University
Boston, Massachusetts, USA

Tore A. Nielsen
Centre for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine
University of Montreal
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Georg Northoff
Institute of Mental Health Research
University of Ottawa
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Claire O'Callaghan
Department of Psychology
University of Cambridge
Cambridge, England, UK

Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
The Restful Company
Palo Alto, California, USA

A. Dennis Rank
A. Dennis Rank Associates
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Jonathan W. Schooler
Department of Psychology
University of California
Santa Barbara, California, USA

Paul Seli
Department of Psychology
Harvard University
Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA

Eli Oda Sheiner
Division of Social and Transcultural Psychiatry
McGill University
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

Dean Keith Simonton
Department of Psychology
University of California, Davis
Davis, California, USA

Jonathan Smallwood
Department of Psychology
York Neuroimaging Centre
University of York
York, England, UK

Daniel Smilek
Department of Psychology
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Elizaveta Solomonova
Centre for Advanced Research in Sleep Medicine
University of Montreal
Montreal, Quebec, Canada

R. Nathan Spreng
Laboratory of Brain and Cognition
Human Neuroscience Institute
Department of Human Development
Cornell University
Ithaca, New York, USA

Chandra Sripada
Departments of Philosophy and Psychiatry
University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA


Dylan Stan
Department of Psychology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

David Stawarczyk
Department of Psychology, Psychology and Neuroscience of Cognition Research Unit
University of Liège
Liège, Belgium

Peter Suedfeld
Department of Psychology
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Evan Thompson
Department of Philosophy
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Oshin Vartanian
Department of Psychology
University of Toronto Scarborough
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

John Vervaeke
Department of Psychology
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Ursula Voss
Institut für Psychologie
Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität
Frankfurt, Germany

Jeffery D. Wammes
Department of Psychology
University of Waterloo
Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

Erin J. Wamsley
Department of Psychology and Program in Neuroscience
Furman University
Greenville, South Carolina, USA

Jennifer M. Windt
School of Philosophical, Historical and International Studies
Monash University
Melbourne, Australia

Claire M. Zedelius
Department of Psychology
University of California
Santa Barbara, California, USA

"The range of topics is formidable... Some of my favorite chapters-for instance, one on spontaneous mental experiences in extreme and unusual environments (like spaceflight or conditions of sensory deprivation)-are quirky and nontraditional, but they are afforded a welcoming context in this pluralistic volume." -- Aaron Kozbelt, Academic Studies Press

"The Oxford Handbook of Spontaneous Thought is a treasure trove of thoughtful commentary on one of the most intriguing and unique aspects of human cognition: the private conversations we have with ourselves. Kieran Fox and Kalina Christo have assembled over 60 experts, ranging from cognitive neuroscientists to philosophers, who provide an invaluable resource for anyone interested in this important subject. This volume is clearly a landmark for cognitive neuroscience." -- Marcus E. Raichle, MD, Washington University in St. Louis

"According to one estimate, the mind wanders at least 30 percent of the time. One writer suggests that the time between self-referent thoughts might serve as a basic measure of personality. For anyone interested in what the mind actually does with its time, and how it relates to brain networks, this is the volume you need to read." -- Michael Posner, PhD, Professor Emeritus, University of Oregon

"A stunning compendium from leading scientists who study spontaneous thought, with deep implications for understanding creativity, daydreaming, and productivity. It is the definitive resource for students and scientists alike." -- Dr. Daniel J. Levitin, Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada; James McGill Professor Emeritus of Psychology and Neuroscience, McGill University; author of The Organized Mind

"Mind-wandering, imagining, creative thinking, dreaming, problem solving: All are common experiences within our inner worlds, yet are some of the most di cult aspects of cognition to study and understand. This outstanding Handbook takes the eld forward in this endeavor. Fox and Christo have brought together top established researchers and up-and-coming stars in the field of spontaneous thinking, providing readers with historical context, theoretical insights, and details on cutting-edge developments in neuroscientific approaches. This volume should be in the collection of anyone interested in spontaneous and creative aspects of cognition." -- Donna Rose Addis, PhD, Professor of Psychology, University of Auckland

"The most comprehensive overview of the wide-ranging field of spontaneous thought to date--and there could be no better guides to this realm than the 64 outstanding scientists, historians, philosophers, and artist who have come together to write them." -- Wordtrade.com