EPISODE · Aug 17, 2026 · 27 MIN
The real reason for brains - Daniel Wolpert
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Neuroscientist Daniel Wolpert starts from a surprising premise: the brain evolved, not to think or feel, but to control movement. In this entertaining, data-rich talk he gives us a glimpse into how the brain creates the grace and agility of human motion. Talk by Daniel Wolpert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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