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Mehdi Ordikhani-Seyedlar: What happens in your brain when you pay attention?

Attention isn't just about what we focus on -- it's also about what our brains filter out. By investigating patterns in the brain as people try to focus, computational neuroscientist Mehdi Ordikhani-Seyedlar hopes to build computer models that can be used to treat ADHD and help those who have lost the ability to communicate. Hear more about this exciting science in this brief, fascinating talk.

English
  • Originally Aired June 8, 2017
  • Runtime 15 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network YouTube
  • Created June 22, 2017 by
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Name Type Role
Mehdi Ordikhani-Seyedlar Guest Star