A Neural Portrait of the Human Mind

Explore groundbreaking insights into the human brain's structure and function in this 18-minute TED talk by brain imaging pioneer Nancy Kanwisher. Discover how fMRI scans reveal both highly specialized components and general-purpose "machinery" within the brain. Learn about surprising findings from Kanwisher's research, including her use of her own brain scans, and gain an understanding of the vast amount of knowledge yet to be uncovered in neuroscience. This thought-provoking presentation offers a fascinating glimpse into the complexities of the human mind and the cutting-edge techniques used to study it.

Nancy Kanwisher: A neural portrait of the human mind