Published Mar 4, 2025
1123: David Eagleman | Your Prehistoric Brain on Modern Problems
Neuroscientist David Eagleman delves into the complexities of counterfeit detection, empathy biases, and the future of brain-computer interfacing, exploring how our prehistoric brain copes with modern challenges like digital consciousness and virtual realities.

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