Face to Face: The Special Ways of Our Social Minds and Brains

Explore the fascinating neuroscience of primate social behavior and facial recognition in this 37-minute presidential lecture that delves into how our brains process faces as crucial interfaces for social communication. Learn about specialized brain networks dedicated to facial analysis and movement control, discovering how these neural circuits support complex social functions in primates. Examine the journey from basic facial processing to person memory and advanced social cognition, gaining insights into human nature and potential treatments for social behavior disorders. Understand the evolutionary development of specialized brain circuitry that enables unique primate social abilities, with particular focus on the intricate connection between visual systems and social cognitive functions.