Anjan Chatterjee
Neuroscientist & Entrepreneur | Exploring the Creative Brain
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Anjan Chatterjee is a pioneering neuroscientist and entrepreneur who has spent decades studying the neural underpinnings of creativity and aesthetics. As a professor of neurology at the University of Pennsylvania, his research has revealed how the brain processes art, music, and other creative expressions.
Chatterjee is the author of The Aesthetic Brain and co-founder of Nanofiber Solutions, a medical device startup. His captivating talks bridge cutting-edge neuroscience with practical insights, helping audiences understand the cognitive processes that drive innovation and artistic expression.
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How your brain decides what is beautiful
Anjan Chatterjee uses tools from evolutionary psychology and cognitive neuroscience to study one of nature's most captivating concepts: beauty. Learn more about the science behind why certain configurations of line, color and form excite us in this fascinating, deep look inside your brain.
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