Mapping the Brain's Functions

The brain might be an undiscerning blob that makes up just two per cent of your body, but what it does for you is extraordinary.

How much about the day-to-day workings of the brain do we fully understand, and what does the future of medicine have in store for it?

In this recording of our live show from the World Science Festival Brisbane, we explore the wonder of brain surgery, advances in neurotech, and whether we could one day preserve consciousness and ‘live’ forever.

Keen to listen to another episode? Why not check out Can we trust our memories?