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The Dissenter

#882 Luiz Pessoa - The Entangled Brain: How Perception, Cognition, and Emotion Are Woven Together

Jan 4, 2024
Dr. Luiz Pessoa, a researcher exploring the intertwining relationships between perception, cognition, and emotion in the brain, discusses the multi-level nature of neuroscience research, the complexity and interconnectedness of brain areas, the role of brain regions in decision-making processes, and the need for interdisciplinary education in science. He also introduces his book 'The Entangled Brain: How Perception, Cognition, and Emotion Are Woven Together' which explores the interconnectedness and collective behavior of brain regions.
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Quick takeaways

  • The brain should be understood as a dynamic and distributed system, with interconnected regions that support behaviors.
  • There are different approaches to studying the brain, including a modular view and a complex systems view that considers the interactions between regions.

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Understanding the Brain's Organization

The brain is a highly interconnected system composed of regions that interact to support behaviors. While regions have well-defined functions, they are integrated and dependent on each other. The brain's organization is complex, with networks of regions dynamically assembling to meet behavioral demands. Functional circuits emerge based on the interactions and integration of signals, enabling the brain to process information and make decisions. Rather than viewing the brain as static and isolated regions, it should be understood as a dynamic and distributed system.

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