“Our brains have Oprah neurons, Aniston neurons, Eiffel Tower neurons, and Saddam neurons that fire when we see pictures or hear the names of these people and places.” - Jason Kottke
While I’m all for public interest in science, especially neuroscience, its a pity when undecided questions are reported as solved.
The issue in question is one [...]
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Kottke on Neurons
The Science of Morality
I was lucky last night to be able to attend a fantastic lecture panel on the Science of Morality at the 92stY as part of the World Science Festival. Philosophers Daniel Dennett and Patricia Churchland, and neuroscientists Antonio Damasio and Marc Hauser discussed the philosophy, psychology, and biology of a fundamental aspect of human nature. [...]
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