Doris Tsao
Professor of molecular and cell biology at UC Berkeley, specializing in vision and the neural mechanisms underlying consciousness. Recipient of numerous awards including a MacArthur Fellowship.
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Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 3min
284 | Doris Tsao on How the Brain Turns Vision Into the World
Doris Tsao, a distinguished professor at UC Berkeley and MacArthur Fellow, dives into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and consciousness. Explore how the brain synthesizes vast sensory data to create our perception of reality. She discusses the unique mechanisms for face recognition and how specific brain areas adapt to visual stimuli. Tsao also touches on the predictive coding theory, shedding light on how our minds construct conscious experiences and the evolutionary significance behind our visual processing. An enlightening conversation about the complexities of our perception!
Aug 20, 2024 • 13min
How Our Brains See Faces [Sponsored]
Doris Tsao, the 2024 Kavli Prize recipient in Neuroscience, discusses her groundbreaking research on how the brain recognizes faces. She shares insights gained from studying macaque monkeys, revealing the circuits that activate in response to facial features. Tsao intertwines her personal journey with her scientific pursuit, reflecting on identity and perception shaped by her experiences. The conversation explores the brain's sophisticated mechanisms for interpreting three-dimensional space and the exciting advancements in visual representation.
