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MIT neuroscientist Sebastian Seung discusses his book "Connectome: How the Brain's Wiring Makes Us Who We Are." Seung is at the forefront of a revolution in neuroscience. He believes that our identity lies not in our genes, but in the connections between our brain cells—our own particular wiring. Seung and a dedicated group of researchers are leading the effort to map these connections.
If they succeed, they hope to reveal a more complete understanding of the brain's workings, uncovering the basis of personality, identity, intelligence, memory, and perhaps disorders such as autism and schizophrenia. This lecture was presented by the Harvard Book Store and recorded on 2/7/12. View more lectures at: http://www.youtube.com/user/WGBHForum
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