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How Our Heads Keep Track of Motion
43:24 - 48:01 (04:36)
The hearing and vestibular self-motion sensing systems detect signals in the same way, allowing the brain to unpack information about head movements without actively thinking about it, similar to how the three types of cones in our eyes read incoming photons in the wavelength domain differently.
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The vestibular self-motion sensing system and the hearing system work in tandem to detect signals of motion and sound.
43:24 - 46:10 (02:46)
Motion Sickness
Summary
The vestibular self-motion sensing system and the hearing system work in tandem to detect signals of motion and sound. The brain eventually unpacks these signals to interpret rotations of the head and incoming sound waves, respectively.
ChapterHow Our Heads Keep Track of Motion
EpisodeDr. David Berson: Understanding Your Brain's Logic & Function
PodcastHuberman Lab
The vestibular system is responsible for our balance and spatial orientation.
46:11 - 48:01 (01:50)
Vestibular System
Summary
The vestibular system is responsible for our balance and spatial orientation. It operates on a subconscious level but can be influenced by our other sensory systems.