Is three-dimensional space a biological fact or a mental assumption?
In short: Neuroscientist John O'Keefe explores the fundamental ways our brains construct reality. This Q&A session tackles deep questions about spatial perception, from Kantian philosophy to the way the brain maps the world for those who cannot see.
Recorded at the Royal Institution on March 29, 2019, this discussion features John O'Keefe, a professor of cognitive neuroscience at University College London. O'Keefe addresses the philosophical and physiological mechanics of spatial navigation.
The conversation examines whether our interpretation of three-dimensional space is an a priori assumption—as suggested by Immanuel Kant—or a biological necessity. It also investigates the plasticity of the brain, specifically how spatial mapping functions in individuals who are blind.
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