The brain through the senses

The brain is the great interpreter of reality. We do not see, hear or smell with our eyes, ears or nose: we do it with the brain. Although the senses are the entry doors, the brain is what translates, organises and gives meaning to that ceaseless stream of stimuli. Every perception is a construction: an active interpretation of the environment rather than a faithful copy of what surrounds us. Through the senses, the brain builds an internal model of the world that lets us orient ourselves, communicate, feel emotion and — the great goal — survive. What seems immediate and natural — seeing a colour, recognising a voice, identifying a scent — is in fact the result of a complex symphony of neural processes. This cycle proposes exploring the brain through the physical, through neuroscience and biology, but also through human experience. Across the different sessions, attendees will be able to check for themselves how the senses work and how the brain interprets them. They will be participatory lectures, with sensory activities that invite reflection and wonder. Through simple experiments and interactive demonstrations, we will discover how the brain constructs the reality around us.

Voy Palma — The brain through the senses