Introduction to Perception

Josh McDermott · 1:05:10

This lecture provides a foundational introduction to the field of sensation and perception, establishing the basic concepts and organizational framework for understanding how the brain processes sensory information.

Frequency Selectivity and Nonlinearity in Hearing

Josh McDermott · 1:17:23

Building on the general introduction to perception, this lecture delves into the specific mechanical and neural mechanisms of auditory processing, illustrating how sensory stimuli are transduced into neural signals.

Neurobiology of Musical Perception, Pitch & Auditory Cortex

Nancy Kanwisher · 1:12:24

Expanding on sensory processing, this lecture explores the specialized neural organization for complex auditory perception, specifically music, demonstrating how the brain interprets intricate sensory patterns.

Theory of Mind & Mentalizing

Nancy Kanwisher · 1:16:02

Following the overview of human behavioral biology, this lecture focuses on a key social cognitive function, 'Theory of Mind,' illustrating how specialized brain regions enable complex social understanding.

How the Brain Makes You: Collective Intelligence and Computation by Neural Circuits

Vijay Balasubramanian · 1:34:37

Building on individual cognitive functions, this lecture explores how the collective computational activity of neural circuits gives rise to consciousness and intelligence, bridging individual mechanisms to emergent properties.