The Evolution of the Cerebral Cortex: How Primates Changed the Brain Game

Explore the fascinating evolution of the cerebral cortex, the most sophisticated brain region, which is crucial for complex cognition and perception. In this episode, you'll learn how the cortex evolved from a simple network of nerves in giant worms to the highly specialized and intricately wired cortex of haplorrhines, the primate group that includes humans. Discover the selection pressures that drove the lateral expansion of the cortex and the exponential growth of white matter connections. Plus, learn how the cerebellum, the brain structure involved in motor movement and balance, contributed to the expansion of the cortex. Don't miss this in-depth exploration of the fascinating evolution of the brain! Subscribe now and join me for the next video in this series, which will explain the uniqueness of the human brain. (For a complete list of sources, go to: https://youtu.be/h_rwRgD8yN4) --  Please support this channel by signing up for Sense of Mind's Patreon for bonus content every month: www.patreon.com/senseofmind You'll get:  - Access to exclusive monthly livestreams  - Written (blog post) versions of all new videos, including this one!  --  Chapters:  00:00 The Cerebral Cortex (the basics)  02:47 Brain Evolution Basics  04:56 Evolution of the Cortex  10:21 Summary  --  Don't forget to subscribe to this channel: @senseofmindshow  And check out the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sense-of-mind/id1603691298  Patreon link: www.patreon.com/senseofmind  Follow Sense of Mind on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sense.ofmind/  --  Music Credits Intro music: Over by LiQWYD | https://www.liqwydmusic.com Music promoted by https://www.free-stock-music.com Creative Commons / Attribution 3.0 Unported License (CC BY 3.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US Outro music: Happy Electronic Beat | FLOWERS by Alex-Productions | Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nd/3.0/ Wikipedia images: All wikipedia images have been credited in the video and all are licensed under either CC BY 3.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/deed.en_US) or CC BY 4.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/deed.en_US)  --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/senseofmind/support