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Nov 19, 7-9PM | Doors @ 6PMWith Dr. Mark Pitzer, Neuroscientist at the University of Portland.
Advance tickets recommended; $5 suggested donation
Science Pubs are a casual lecture series held in two locations across Portland. Grab a drink and get comfy as you learn about how the brain interprets visual data with What Are We Really Seeing? How Our Brains Manipulate the Visual World. Recommended for ages 10 and over.
When we open our eyes, are we perceiving reality? Why do we fail to agree on the color of “The Dress” that went viral in 2015? Have you ever glanced at a ticking clock and noticed the second-hand suddenly freeze for a split second?
Neuroscience research suggests that the brain evolved to make rapid, best-guesses about the objects in our environment. Through stories and demonstrations, Dr. Mark Pitzer will discuss how our visual system highlights some objects, delete others, and alters our conscious awareness in an attempt to help us navigate our visual world.
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McMenamins Kennedy School, 5736 NE 33rd Ave,Portland,OR,United States
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