Fernando García-Moreno

Fernando García-Moreno, an evolutionary and developmental neurobiologist, discusses his groundbreaking research revealing that birds, reptiles, and mammals evolved their brains independently from a common ancestor. He delves into the structural differences across these species, challenging traditional views on avian intelligence and highlighting convergent evolution. García-Moreno emphasizes the non-linear paths of evolution that led to diverse forms of intelligence in nature, suggesting that human brains may not be as uniquely special as we believe.