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Life Examined

Unlocking the mysteries of the brain

The most advanced technology ever discovered is the three pound organ encased inside our skulls.

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By Jonathan Bastian • Sep 5, 2020 • 51m Listen

The most advanced technology ever discovered is the three pound organ encased inside our skulls. In his latest book, “Livewired” neuroscientist David Eagleman describes why our brains are constantly changing: the more the brain absorbs the more it adjusts. How has the pandemic impacted this amazing brain circuitry? And what are the impacts on children's brains, stuck at home with extended hours of screen time?

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