Week 7: Neuroscience+Art
The lecture on the integration of neuroscience and art this week was particularly noteworthy, given the general public's interest in neuroscience. Many individuals see neuroscience as a means to comprehend their own uniqueness, while art serves as a tool to interpret and grasp the potential unknown (Anker). Can a Brain Scan Help Diagnose ADHD?, https://americanhealthimaging.com/blog/brain-scan-help-diagnose-adhd/. What surprised me the most was discovering the strong connection between neuroscience and art, surpassing any other scientific field. This was evident during the lecture, where numerous scientists, professors, and even students experimented with various drugs. One compelling example highlighted the fusion of art and science when Albert Hofmann deliberately consumed LSD to demonstrate its effects (Vesna). Through this experiment, Hofmann encountered an otherworldly experience, distinct from everyday reality. Research has indicated that LSD, with its capacity to alter mi...