The neurons that shaped civilization

Title:: The neurons that shaped civilization
Speaker:: Vilayanur Ramachandran
Description:: 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.

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Video Language:: English
Team:: closed TED
Project:: TEDTalks
Duration:: 07:25

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