Brain myths with Dr Lisa Feldman-Barrett
Instant Genius
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The Evolutionary Purpose of the Brain
The brain is the most expensive organ in the body, costing about 20% of the metabolic budget./nThe brain's most important job is to run the body's systems and ensure survival./nThe brain's main function is to pass genes on to the next generation and support their survival./nThe brain is not primarily built for thinking or feeling.
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