Video: Everything you need to know about the evolution of the human brain, in 7 minutes

Video: Everything you need to know about the evolution of the human brain in 7 minutes
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Despite advances in neuroscience and genetics, the question of why the brain evolved remains elusive. But Feldman Barrett’s fascinating exploration of the brain’s evolution offers insights into the most important functions of this complex organ, and invites us to think more deeply about the origins of our own intelligence.

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