Delve into the fascinating world of neuroscience and consciousness through this comprehensive 18-hour course from the California Institute of Technology. Explore the intricate relationship between neurons and perception, starting with the fundamentals of visual processing and progressing to complex topics such as attention, memory, and the function of consciousness. Examine clinical evidence, investigate the concept of "zombie agents" within the brain, and analyze the effects of split-brain conditions. Gain insights into the neuronal correlates of consciousness, the architecture of the cortex, and the intriguing interplay between time and conscious awareness. Develop a deeper understanding of the brain's inner workings and the neural basis of our conscious experience through a series of lectures that build a framework for comprehending one of the most enigmatic aspects of human cognition.
Overview
Syllabus
Lecture 01: Prolegomenon to the Study of Consciousness.
Lecture 02: Neurons, the Atoms of Perception.
Lecture 03: The First Steps in Seeing.
Lecture 04: Primary Visual Cortex.
Lecture 05: Neuronal Correlates of Consciousness.
Lecture 06: Architecture of Cortex & Going Beyond Primary Visual Cortex.
Lecture 07: Attention and Consciousness.
Lecture 08: The Neuronal Underpinnings of Attention.
Lecture 09: Memories and Consciousness.
Lecture 10: The Zombie Within.
Lecture 11: Clinical Evidence for Zombie Agents.
Lecture 12: The Function of Consciousness.
Lecture 13: On Time and Consciousness.
Lecture 14: When the Mind Flips.
Lecture 15: Splitting the Brain.
Lecture 16: A Framework for Consciousness.
Taught by
caltech
