Imagine, for a second, a duck teaching a French class. A ping-pong match in orbit around a black hole. A dolphin balancing a pineapple. You probably haven't actually seen any of these things. But you could imagine them instantly. How does your brain produce an image of something you've never seen? Andrey Vyshedskiy details the neuroscience of imagination. [Directed by Tomás Pichardo-Espaillat, narrated by Addison Anderson, music by Cem Misirlioglu].

Andrey Vyshedskiy: The neuroscience of imagination

The neuroscience of imagination

Our brains weave intricate visuals of unseen scenarios by knitting together familiar elements, showcasing mental synthesis.

Timing and neural connections in the brain empower our vivid imaginations, blending separate images into a cohesive whole.

Childhood myelination lays the foundation for a lifetime of creativity, proving our earliest years shape our imaginative prowess.