A Ridiculous History of Brain Science, with Jorge Cham
Ridiculous History
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The Evolution of Brain Understanding
This chapter examines the brain as a complex center of human experience, highlighting historical perspectives on consciousness and the cultural significance of different organs. It discusses the transition from early beliefs in the heart's role in intellect to the emergence of modern brain science in the 1800s, alongside the challenges and controversies of studying the brain.
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