Stephen Macknik
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Stephen Macknik | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Alma mater | Harvard University, University College London |
| Known for | Research on visual perception and neural mechanisms of magic |
| Spouse(s) | Susana Martinez-Conde |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Neuroscience |
| Institutions | SUNY Downstate Medical Center |
Stephen Macknik is an American neuroscientist and science writer known for his research on visual perception and the neural mechanisms underlying magic and illusion. He is a professor of Ophthalmology, Neurology, and Physiology and Pharmacology at the SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
Education[edit | edit source]
Stephen Macknik received his undergraduate degree from Harvard University and completed his Ph.D. at University College London.
Career[edit | edit source]
Macknik's research focuses on the neural mechanisms of visual perception and how these mechanisms can be manipulated to create illusions. He has collaborated extensively with his wife, Susana Martinez-Conde, who is also a prominent neuroscientist. Together, they have explored the intersection of neuroscience and magic, studying how magicians exploit the brain's perceptual processes to create their illusions.
Research and Contributions[edit | edit source]
Macknik's work has significantly contributed to the understanding of how the brain processes visual information and how these processes can be deceived. His research has implications for various fields, including neuroscience, psychology, and cognitive science. He has published numerous articles in scientific journals and has co-authored books on the subject of neuroscience and magic.
Publications[edit | edit source]
Macknik has co-authored several books, including:
- Sleights of Mind: What the Neuroscience of Magic Reveals about Our Everyday Deceptions
Personal Life[edit | edit source]
Stephen Macknik is married to Susana Martinez-Conde, with whom he frequently collaborates on research projects.
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