The Neuroscience of Aesthetics

​Join Ed Vessel (Eugene Surowitz Assistant Professor of Computational Cognitive Neuroscience at the City College of New York) and Noah Landow (Founder and CEO at Macktez) for an informal conversation exploring the fascinating intersection of art, neuroscience, and technology. 

Ed Vessel's research explores the complex relationship between visual perception and aesthetic experiences, investigating how our brains transform what we see into what we appreciate. His work, using techniques like brain imaging and computational modeling, sheds light on the neural mechanisms underlying our appreciation of art and beauty. During this discussion, we will explore the fundamental question of why we find certain things aesthetically pleasing while others leave us indifferent and discover the surprising role of the brain's "default mode network" in our experience of compelling art. We will also examine what role technologies like AI and machine learning are playing in analyzing data and synthesizing new forms of aesthetic experiences. 

Join us at the Macktez office, after work, over light snacks and sips, for an evening that will illuminate the captivating interplay between our minds and the art we encounter.