![]() That there seems no hint of this with Dr Eagleman suggests that either his is a broader approach or that there is increasing convergence between these one time competitors. Neuroscience lays claim to being the "hardest" science. ![]() There are differences too between what each discipline believes constitutes "knowledge". Between these exists to some extent and at times, with some individuals, a turf war as to which has claim to being the pre-eminent discipline to provide an explanation of the workings of the brain. ![]() ![]() Dr Eagleman is a neuro-scientist and neuro-science is one approach to the brain - others include psychology and philosophy. To have it so well and clearly presented is a real bonus. My sense at least, I could be wrong, is that this programme brings together recent discoveries so represents the current state of knowledge. ![]() A very well crafted script with excellent illustrations by way of specially staged experimental demonstrations, archive material of recovered surgical patients, well chosen analogies and good graphics I have some curiosity about questions of perception and cognition. ![]()
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