miércoles, 3 de noviembre de 2010

Myths about the Human Brain


Hi everybody!!!

I´m going to discuss the presentation of Dr. Maldonado on Tuesday last.
Dr. Maldonado spoke about the myths about the human brain and its functioning, the myths referred to by the doctor were

• “The human brain is very different from other brain of other animals”
• “Every brain function is localized in a specific place”
• “The brain works just like a computer”
• “The brain main function is to represent the world around us”
• “We use 10% of our brain capacity”

As we develop each myth, was denying the very dynamic and entertaining.
Finally, with very well-founded reasons the doctor denied all myths, for example in the first myth: "The human brain is very Different from Other brain of Other Animals", the doctor explained by the differences and similarities photos of the human brain with brains other animals like the whale, with which was very similar, however when comparing the human brain of a marsupial, they had many similarities, the doctor explained that the human brain is different from the brains of other animals the size and characteristics of the crust.
When referred to the third myth: "The brain works just like a computer" showed us with some differences like that is a lie, for example:

Computer ---------------------------Brain
- Linear operation ..........................Parallel operation
-Sequential.......................................Simultaneity
-Localized memory ........................Distributed memory

With these examples and some very entertaining activities It clarified many doubts I had about this topic, I think this activity was very successful and rewarding for our future and growth.

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