Dorsa Amir

Join Dorsa Amir, an assistant professor at Duke University focusing on cognitive development, and Chaz Firestone, an associate professor at Johns Hopkins, as they delve into the fascinating realm of visual perception. They challenge the WEIRD framework in psychology, revealing how cultural backgrounds can alter our understanding of illusions like the Müller-Lyer. They also discuss the intersection of psychology and anthropology, the implications of congenital cataracts on vision, and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration in tackling complex cognitive questions.

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Dorsa Amir, an Assistant Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at Duke University, explores how culture shapes cognition. She introduces a groundbreaking framework with four pathways of cultural influence on cognitive processes. Dorsa discusses the surprising ways cultural contexts affect perception and memory, emphasizing the importance of language and technology. Her unique blend of anthropology and cognitive science sheds light on cognitive adaptability, challenging notions of universal experiences in visual illusions.