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10 Jul2014

10 July 2014.

Written by Willem-Paul Wiertz
Posted in Neurological

Written by Willem-Paul Wiertz10-07-2014 13:00:00. Posted in Nervous

Image by: med.nyu

The real reason for brains

Why do we have brains?

While scientists are working hard on understanding how the brain works, Daniel Wolpert takes one step back and answers this question. By using astonishingly simple and entertaining examples, he gives us a grasp of how closely linked the brain and the ability to produce movement are.

Watch below: 

Image by: brainfacts.org

Tags: neuroscience, TEDtalk, brains, Movement

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