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The neurons that shaped civilization - VS Ramachandran

2013-08-31

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Neuroscientist Vilayanur Ramachandran outlines the fascinating functions of mirror neurons. Only recently discovered, these neurons allow us to learn complex social behaviors, some of which formed the foundations of human civilization as we know it.

Talk by VS Ramachandran.