That Neuroscience Guy

A tour of how the brain builds visual detail from lines to shapes and colors. The talk contrasts vision-for-action with vision-for-identification. Specialized brain regions for faces, tools, and houses are highlighted. Cases like DF and prosopagnosia show dissociations between perception and action. The episode also covers top-down memory effects and stream interactions.

A tour of how sight becomes action-ready information. Short explanations of rods and cones, midbrain orienting centers, and V1 as a pixel map. How early visual areas build edges, depth, shape and color. Deep dive into motion processing in area MT and disorders that reveal its role. Exploration of the dorsal pathway that maps space for reaching and subconscious corrections.

Dementia and Alzheimer's disease are prevalent and devastating conditions. In today's episode, we discuss the neuroscience of Alzheimer's and Dementia as it relates to their symptoms, causes, and prevalence.

Do tall people perceive time differently? What does alcohol actually do to your brain? In the second That Neuroscience Guy Q&A, I answer your burning questions about neuroscience.

Depression is a prevalent yet complex condition, and there are multiple ways it can affect the brain. In today's episode, we discuss the neuroscience of Depression.

Am I Neurotypical? Does Artificial Intelligence really think like me? In the first That Neuroscience Guy Q&A, I answer your burning questions about neuroscience.

"Brainwaves" help us explain how the brain works, which is why I study them all the time. But what is a brainwave? In today's episode, I discuss what EEG is and how we use it to understand the brain.

You've probably heard that 10,000 hours of practice makes us an expert at something. But why is this the case? In this episode, we discuss the neuroscience of becoming an expert.

Explore the fascinating neuroscience of attention and how our brains filter sensory information. Learn about the parietal cortex's pivotal role in focus and perception, and discover the intriguing condition of neglect, where individuals can't recognize stimuli on one side. The discussion highlights how attention is both a limited resource and essential for everyday functioning. Uncover the mechanics of how we 'pay' attention and the implications of these processes in our daily lives.

Sleep is an active process where your brain isn’t just resting but is crucial for consolidating memories. Discover how non-REM stage two sleep plays a vital role in learning and cognitive function. Evening screen time can significantly disrupt your sleep quality, affecting your memory. Consistent sleep schedules are essential for optimal brain function, highlighting the importance of good sleep hygiene.