Kate Jeffery

Professor in the Department of Behavioural Neuroscience at University College London, founder and director of the Institute of Behavioural Neuroscience at UCL. Her expertise is in behavioral neuroscience, particularly the cognitive map within the brain.

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Oct 7, 2019 • 1h 13min

67 | Kate Jeffery on Entropy, Complexity, and Evolution

In this installment, behavioral neuroscientist Kate Jeffery from UCL shares her insights on the fascinating interplay between entropy, complexity, and evolution. She explores how complexity arises amidst increasing disorder in the universe and the brain's role in navigating this landscape. The discussion touches on catastrophic extinction events, the unique properties of carbon for life, and the potential for different life forms in the cosmos. With thoughts on human influence over evolution and climate change, the conversation weaves together science and philosophical implications.

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