Nancy Kanwisher: A Neural Portrait of the Human Mind
- Published23 Feb 2016
- Reviewed23 Feb 2016
- Author Nancy Kanwisher
- Source TED
Brain imaging pioneer Nancy Kanwisher, who uses fMRI scans to see activity in brain regions (often her own), shares what she and her colleagues have learned: The brain is made up of both highly specialized components and general-purpose "machinery." Another surprise: There's so much left to learn.
About the Author
Nancy Kanwisher uses brain imaging and behavioral testing to study how these areas contribute to our perception of the visual world.
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