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Understanding the Visual Cortex and the Brain
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1:20:06 - 1:29:16 (09:10)

The visual cortex is responsible for processing visual information, forming a map of the objects and movements in the visual world in our brain. It then sends this information to the highest level of the brain to be analyzed and used for implementing plans and making decisions.

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The basal ganglia is a major source of information to the cortex and is crucial for implementing plans formulated in the cortex.
1:20:06 - 1:22:57 (02:51)
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Basal Ganglia
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The basal ganglia is a major source of information to the cortex and is crucial for implementing plans formulated in the cortex. It acts as an instructor or disciplinarian in decision making processes.

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Understanding the Visual Cortex and the Brain
Episode
Dr. David Berson: Understanding Your Brain's Logic & Function
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Huberman Lab
The speaker talks about engaging in a no-go type situation that can lead to developing decision-making skills that help avoid reflexive behavior for future occurrences.
1:22:57 - 1:24:33 (01:36)
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Decision-making
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The speaker talks about engaging in a no-go type situation that can lead to developing decision-making skills that help avoid reflexive behavior for future occurrences.

Chapter
Understanding the Visual Cortex and the Brain
Episode
Dr. David Berson: Understanding Your Brain's Logic & Function
Podcast
Huberman Lab
The visual cortex is responsible for the processing and interpretation of visual information in the brain, acting as a map of things in the visual world that one has experienced.
1:24:33 - 1:29:16 (04:42)
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Visual Cortex
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The visual cortex is responsible for the processing and interpretation of visual information in the brain, acting as a map of things in the visual world that one has experienced. It allows us to describe the scenes we see and recognize faces and objects, while the basal ganglia and cortex work together on top of the primal lizard brain.

Chapter
Understanding the Visual Cortex and the Brain
Episode
Dr. David Berson: Understanding Your Brain's Logic & Function
Podcast
Huberman Lab