TED-Ed: The neuroscience of imagination - Andrey Vyshedskiy

The video explores how the brain imagines unseen objects by assembling familiar pieces into new images. Neurons in the posterior cortex encode object characteristics, forming neuronal ensembles. The Mental Synthesis Theory suggests that the prefrontal cortex coordinates the activation of these ensembles to create composite images. Myelination of neural fibers plays a crucial role in ensuring synchronized signal timing, which is essential for mental synthesis. This process is particularly significant during childhood development, contributing to our imaginative capabilities.

What role does the prefrontal cortex play in mental synthesis?

How does myelination affect the conduction velocity of signals in the brain?