Film Lens
This documentary examines the complexities of the brain and how it shapes our perception of reality. Anil Seth describes the brain as one of the most complex objects in the universe, while Bobby Kasthuri notes that our brains contain more connections than there are stars in the Milky Way. The film features insights from various experts, including Heather Berlin, who questions the nature of reality and how our perceptions may not reflect the true world around us.
The narrative unfolds through personal reflections and scientific inquiry, as Berlin shares her journey into neuroscience and psychology. She poses fundamental questions about consciousness and perception, emphasizing that our experiences are constructed from sensory information and memory. The film invites viewers to reconsider their understanding of reality and the brain's role in shaping it.
Why Watch
- •Find out how your brain constructs your perception of reality.
- •Meet experts like Anil Seth discussing brain complexity.
- •See how illusions reveal the limits of our perception.
Did You Know
•There are more connections in your brain than stars in the Milky Way galaxy.
•The brain contains about 10,000 galaxies' worth of neuronal connections.
•Heather Berlin became a neuroscientist and psychologist to understand her brain.
Perfect For
Neuroscience enthusiastsPsychology studentsFans of optical illusions