Science on Tap at the Kiggins: How the Brain Manipulates Our Visual World

The next Science on Tap at the Kiggins Theatre is 7 p.m. April 19, with “Seeing the Big Picture: How the Brain Manipulates our Visual World.” Tickets are $15 to $45 at scienceontaporwa.org/events/kiggins_april_19_visual/ or from the Kiggins Theatre at 1011 Main St., Vancouver. Recorded live shows are available to Patreon members after the event.

Neuroscience research suggests that the brain evolved to make rapid, best-guesses about the objects in our environment, rather than create a one-to-one representation of the world. Through stories and demonstrations, neuroscientist Mark Pitzer, Ph.D. will discuss some of the effects of this strategy and how our visual system can highlight some objects, delete others, and alter our conscious awareness in an attempt to help us navigate our visual world. For more information on this event or about Science on Tap, visit Science on Tap OR WA.