Magic, Illusion and Vision! with Dr. Stephen Maknick & Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde
Magic, Illusion and Vision! with Dr. Stephen Maknick & Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde
Course Description
“Magic, Illusion, and Vision!” is a captivating keynote presentation that delves into the interplay between magic, optical illusions, and human perception. Drawing from Maknicks’s extensive research on neuroplasticity, the presentation explores how magicians exploit the brain’s interpretative processes to create illusions, revealing the brain’s adaptability and the malleability of perception.
Instructor Bio
Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde
Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde is an accomplished neuroscientist whose work has significantly advanced our understanding of visual perception and eye movement. She has published extensively in prestigious journals such as Nature, Nature Neuroscience, Neuron, Nature Reviews Neuroscience, and PNAS, making her a prominent figure in the field. Her research has earned her numerous accolades, including the EyeTrack Award for her groundbreaking work with Parkinsonian patients, the Empire Innovator Award, and the prestigious “100 Spaniards” Prize, which honors outstanding contributions by Spaniards abroad.
In addition to her academic achievements, Dr. Martinez-Conde is a prolific science communicator. She has written extensively for Scientific American and held a regular column in Scientific American: MIND, where she explored the neuroscience of illusion. Her commitment to science education was recognized with the 2014 Science Educator Award from the Society for Neuroscience. She is also the co-author of the international bestselling book Sleights of Mind, which has been published in 19 languages and won the Prisma Prize for the best science book of the year.
Dr. Stephen Macknik
Dr. Stephen Macknik is a distinguished neuroscientist who has made significant contributions to the field of visual perception and neuroscience. His early work on backward masking provided critical insights into the neural mechanisms underlying visual perception, setting the stage for a prolific career. Dr. Macknik has published influential studies in top-tier journals, including Nature Neuroscience and PNAS, and has collaborated with esteemed scientists such as Margaret Livingstone, David Hubel, Susana Martinez-Conde, and Michael Haglund. His research on microsaccades has been groundbreaking, particularly in understanding their role in driving bursting activity in the primary visual cortex.
Dr. Macknik’s work has earned him accolades, including the EyeTrack Award for his research on eye movement signatures in neurological diseases like Parkinsonian disorders and Alzheimer’s disease. His studies have also uncovered the neural correlates of visual awareness and the mechanisms of attentional focus and suppression.
Dr. Stephen Macknik and Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde
Courses Details
Course Duration
30 Days
Continuing Education Credits
1.5 hours
Course Price
$0
Course Description
“Magic, Illusion, and Vision!” is a captivating keynote presentation by Norman Doidge and Amy Pruszenski that delves into the interplay between magic, optical illusions, and human perception. Drawing from Doidge’s extensive research on neuroplasticity, the presentation explores how magicians exploit the brain’s interpretative processes to create illusions, revealing the brain’s adaptability and the malleability of perception.
Bio
Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde
Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde is an accomplished neuroscientist whose work has significantly advanced our understanding of visual perception and eye movement. She has published extensively in prestigious journals such as Nature, Nature Neuroscience, Neuron, Nature Reviews Neuroscience, and PNAS, making her a prominent figure in the field. Her research has earned her numerous accolades, including the EyeTrack Award for her groundbreaking work with Parkinsonian patients, the Empire Innovator Award, and the prestigious “100 Spaniards” Prize, which honors outstanding contributions by Spaniards abroad.
In addition to her academic achievements, Dr. Martinez-Conde is a prolific science communicator. She has written extensively for Scientific American and held a regular column in Scientific American: MIND, where she explored the neuroscience of illusion. Her commitment to science education was recognized with the 2014 Science Educator Award from the Society for Neuroscience. She is also the co-author of the international bestselling book Sleights of Mind, which has been published in 19 languages and won the Prisma Prize for the best science book of the year.
Dr. Stephen Macknik
Dr. Stephen Macknik is a distinguished neuroscientist who has made significant contributions to the field of visual perception and neuroscience. His early work on backward masking provided critical insights into the neural mechanisms underlying visual perception, setting the stage for a prolific career. Dr. Macknik has published influential studies in top-tier journals, including Nature Neuroscience and PNAS, and has collaborated with esteemed scientists such as Margaret Livingstone, David Hubel, Susana Martinez-Conde, and Michael Haglund. His research on microsaccades has been groundbreaking, particularly in understanding their role in driving bursting activity in the primary visual cortex.
Dr. Macknik’s work has earned him accolades, including the EyeTrack Award for his research on eye movement signatures in neurological diseases like Parkinsonian disorders and Alzheimer’s disease. His studies have also uncovered the neural correlates of visual awareness and the mechanisms of attentional focus and suppression.
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Magic, Illusion and Vision!
– Dr. Stephen Macknik & Dr. Susana Martinez-Conde