Neuroscience, Eventually

The speaker shares their journey from studying electrical engineering, which they found unfulfilling, to discovering a passion for brain and cognitive science. Inspired by a Scientific American article, they pursued further studies at the Weitzman Institute in Israel. They delve into the brain's organization, discussing key discoveries by Hubel, Weisel, and KG Tanaka. The speaker's interest in computational vision, influenced by Shiman Ullman, ultimately guided their career path.

What was the main reason the speaker found electrical engineering unfulfilling?

• Difficulty in understanding concepts

• Dislike for the people in the field

• Mismatch with personal interests

• Lack of interest in computer science

Which publication inspired the speaker to explore visual processing?

• Nature

• IEEE Spectrum

• Scientific American

• The New York Times

What discovery by KG Tanaka influenced the speaker's interest in visual processing?

• Artificial intelligence

• Quantum computing

• Columns for processing object features

• Neural networks

What did Hubel and Weisel discover about the primary visual cortex?

• It processes auditory information

• It has a columnar organization

• It is responsible for memory

• It controls motor functions

What was the speaker's main takeaway from attending classes at the Weizmann Institute?

• Desire to pursue computational vision

• Interest in electrical engineering

• Focus on mechanical engineering

• Interest in chemical processes