How is it possible for the brain to imagine something which it has never seen before?
While you may never think about it, it is a complex problem which requires sophisticated coordination of different parts of your brain.
Check out this excellent TED video above where Andrey Vyshedskiy explains exactly what is going on in your head when you imagine something new.
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Nick Skillicorn
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Great video!