Michio Kaku: Reading Minds, Recording Dreams, and Brain Imaging
[5:58] Dr. Michio Kaku returns to Big Think studios to discuss his latest book, The Future of the Mind (http://goo.gl/1…
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Human v Chimp: Memory test
[3:43] Ayumu the chimpanzee has made headlines around the world for his ability to beat humans on memory tests, in both s…
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Dan Siegel: How to Successfully Build an “Integrated” Child
[13:40] Dan Siegel, a renowned psychotherapist explains the neurobiological workings of a child’s brain and h…
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Suzana Herculano-Houzel: What is so special about the human brain?
[13:31] The human brain is puzzling — it is curiously large given the size of our bodies, uses a tremendous amount …
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Peer Influence and Adolescent Behavior
[4:04] In our story, Jimmy Moran was with peers when he committed his crime, so Alan visited with Dr. Larry Steinberg of T…
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How does fMRI brain scanning work?
[3:48] During the filming of “Brains on Trial with Alan Alda,” Alan made a special stop in a mock fMRI scann…
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V.S. Ramachandran: Molecules , neurons and morality
[1:33:45] This lecture by Prof. V.S. Ramachandran (University of California, San Diego) will deal with understandin…
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V.S. Ramachandran: Illusions, delusions and the brain
[1:25:14] This lecture by Prof. V.S. Ramachandran (University of California, San Diego) will focus on body image and m…
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The Future of God Debate
[1:51:06] A fascinating debate where Sam Harris and Michael Shermer debate on the side of reason. [Source: AllSamHarr…
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Who Says Science has Nothing to Say About Morality?
[1:17:11] Sam Harris and Richard Dawkins discuss Who Says Science has Nothing to Say About Morality? Source: Richard D…
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