Functional Imaging of the Human Brain - A Window into the Organization of the Human Mind

Explore the intricate workings of the human brain through a comprehensive lecture on functional imaging. Delve into various brain regions, including the temporal lobe and multiple demand regions, while examining concepts such as inhibition, activation, and overactivation. Investigate face perception, color preference, and phase perception prediction. Learn about intracranial studies, methods in cognitive neuroscience, and the brain's role in understanding the physical world. Gain insights from data collected in Japan and discover the scientific importance of functional brain imaging. Join MIT's Nancy Kanwisher as she unravels the complexities of the human mind, offering a fascinating glimpse into cutting-edge neuroscience research.

Intro
Temporal Lobe
The Pink Bit
Multiple Demand Regions
inhibition vs activation
overactivation
overview
Questions
Causality
Electrodes
Data from Japan
Face Perception
Color Preference
Scientific Importance
Predicting Phase Perception
Intracranial Studies
Methods in Cognitive Neuroscience
Understanding the Physical World
The Temporal Lobe