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Carla Shatz and Marcus Raichle: Brainwaves

Clear+Vivid with Alan Alda

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Neural Plasticity and Learning Efficiency

Exploring the brain's pruning process in early childhood development to prioritize essential connections, emphasizing the need for stabilization for efficient learning. Discussion on memory formation, potential pill for rapid learning, and trade-offs between broad learning and specialized knowledge.

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