Thing in itself Luiz Pessoa on the integrative framework, emotions, cognition
Jul 30, 2023
Luiz Pessoa, a professor in the department of psychology at the University of Maryland, discusses the interactions between cognitive and emotional brain systems. Topics include the integration and segregation of brain networks, the rise of network science in understanding the brain, understanding mental health as a result of brain system interactions, the complexity of causation in neural networks, the role of attention in processing emotional visual stimuli, and the importance of integrating philosophy and neuroscience.
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Brain as Integrated System
- The brain is not just a collection of specialized areas.
- It's an integrated system where functions emerge from interactions between regions.
Historical Bias in Emotion/Cognition
- The separation of emotion and cognition is deeply rooted in Western thought, tracing back to the ancient Greeks.
- This historical bias influenced early neuroscience to view these domains as distinct brain systems.
Integration of Emotion and Cognition
- Pessoa's work suggests a closer interaction and integration between cognitive and emotional domains.
- This challenges the traditional view of emotions as entirely separate systems.