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.

How did the speaker's perception of engineering change over time?

What aspects of electrical engineering did the speaker find interesting?

What inspired the speaker to pursue a different path after their undergraduate degree?

What discovery did KG Tanaka make in the field of visual processing?

What was the speaker's experience in the seminars they attended?