Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman
Ep30 "What does it mean to know thyself in the age of neuroscience?" Part 2
Oct 16, 2023
Can we understand ourselves by studying molecules? The connection between passport color and schizophrenia. The complexities of genetic predispositions for criminal behavior. The relevance of biology for self-knowledge. The interplay of genes, environment, and behavior. The impact of genetics and life circumstances on depression. The complex relationship between nature and nurture. The limitations of understanding human experience through neuroscience. The mistake of reductionism. Unraveling the mysteries of the human brain.
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- Genetic variations and environmental factors determine the likelihood of developing psychiatric disorders or antisocial behavior.
- Understanding the brain through reductionism falls short due to its complexity and the influence of emergent properties and environment.
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Genome Project and Gene Similarities
The Human Genome Project discovered that other animals have essentially the same genome as humans, with slightly different configurations. While humans and other animals may seem different, they share similar genetic blueprints for building organs and body parts.
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