Week 7 | Neuroscience + Art | Blog Assignment

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 Week 7 | Neuroscience + Art | Blog Assignment

This week, we talked about the brain. Its properties are how consciousness can expand or deplete our brain power. Neuroscience is an exciting field. People have always been excited about how the brain works. What are dreams, and how do artists respond in the field of neuroscience? Processor Vesna asks some good questions about processing language, using it, how the mouth is moving, and how the brain functions as a system that controls everything. I learned that the brain has not been studied as long as other body parts like the heart.

How the Brain Makes Memories and Uses “Time Travel” To Remember (scitechdaily.com)

In light of what I learned, I began searching on the internet and found a wealth of research that neuroscientists are doing. In particular, researchers have discovered neurons that can separate experiences into segments. This process helps the brain time travel to remember and be recalled later. Neuroscientists are very curious about how the brain works. It is arguably the most complex organ in our body. As Professor Vesna stated, it is also responsible for our thoughts, actions, emotions, and behaviors. When neuroscientists aim to understand the brain better, this knowledge can lead to advancements in treating neurological conditions and improve mental health.


Franz J. Gall

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Franz-Joseph-Gall

He originated what we now call phrenology. He had some exciting ideas that are relevant today in neuroscience, such as "the attempt to define individual intellect and personality from an examination of skull shape." He believed that specific sections of the brain regulated certain emotions. During his time, he received poor feedback and was ostracized where he lived, forcing him to leave. The good news is that the localization of brain functions was correct. The point I feel is made here is that you will never develop new information if you don't attempt to answer a question. Franz's curiosity and problem-solving have given neuroscientists a foundation.

When I think of neuroscience and art, I think of imaging done on my brain while in the hospital. The MRI has empowered neuroscience with a tool that can help investigate issues in the brain. Art is intersected because images of the brain and its surrounding tissues are produced. As technology has improved, the images and artwork of the brain have been enhanced. Today, the images are more defined, detailed, and precise than ever.



I believe this work enriches our understanding of the brain and its connection to artistic expression. Artist can collaborate with scientist to explore new ways to be innovative as we have seen with the continue development for studying what is inside our bodies.


Works Cited 

How the Brain Makes Memories and Uses “Time Travel” To Remember (scitechdaily.com)

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Franz-Joseph-Gall

MRI in Neurosciences - PMC (nih.gov)

Vesna, Victoria. “Neuroscience+Art” Lecture I CoLE DESMA 9. May 15. 2024. Web. 

Vesna, Victoria. “Neuroscience+Art” Lecture II CoLE DESMA 9. May 16. 2024. Web.

Comments

  1. Kayleen_Chang_desma9May 17, 2024 at 8:21 PM

    Hi Dylan! I thought it was really cool how you incorporated your personal experience of getting an MRI scan of your brain at the hospital and then getting inspiration from that to hope that one day artists and scientists can collaborate and find innovative ways to keep studying and exploring our brain and bodies. I do really think that with how fast technology is advancing and improving these days, this is very feasible.

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  2. Grant BuckeyMay 19, 2024 at 9:02 PM

    Hey dylan I thought it was really cool how you referenced Professor Vesna's questions on this topic it seems like she is very educated when it comes to this specific field and researching that about our own professor is super cool.

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  3. lizzybullaDESMA9May 19, 2024 at 11:24 PM

    Hi Dylan! I really enjoyed reading your blog post this week. Specifically, I like how you talked about using MRIs which are a form of imaging to view the brain. I think it's cool to think of technology like this as an artistic vessel aside from being a useful tool for medicine and neuroscience. It's an interesting way to view technological advancements in the field. Good job!

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  4. Damon LauMay 19, 2024 at 11:31 PM

    Hey Dylan, thank you for your insights! I enjoyed reading your blog and I have never thought about how MRI scans are just like the portrayal of brain, which could be references for brain artwork. Indeed, with the technological advancement, we now can clearer images of our brain, which helps with the medical field and allows us to gain a deeper understanding of how brain works. This is definitely an intersection of art and technology in the field of neuroscience.

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