Beauty and the Brain

Explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and aesthetics in this thought-provoking 45-minute panel discussion from the 2022 Aspen Ideas Festival. Delve into the emerging field of neuroaesthetics as experts examine how our brains respond to beauty in people, places, and things. Discover how scientists and artists are collaborating to create innovative spaces based on our neurological responses to aesthetics. Consider the potential benefits and criticisms of this paradigm shift in understanding art and beauty. Learn from distinguished speakers, including neurology professor Anjan Chatterjee, neuroarts expert Susan Magsamen, architect Suchi Reddy, and author Casey Schwartz, as they discuss the biological processes behind our appreciation of art and the implications for future design and architecture.

Introduction
Neuroaesthetics
Emotions
Neural Aesthetics
Real Beauty
Whats Surprising
Self Examination
Neural Arts
Beauty is Good
The Power of Architecture
A Space for Being
The Rules
The Nest
Questions
Beauty has power