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Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Susan Greenfield: The Future of the Brain


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http://bit.ly/cDOH8y More and more scientists are talking about the plasticity of the brain and its ability to be moulded and shaped by experiences. Neuroscientist Professor Susan Greenfield believes today's developing brain is being worryingly reshaped by excessive visual stimulation into an organ that lacks the ability to make sound judgements and measure risk.

Biotechnology, nanotechnology, even the internet, she says, are all impacting on our brains and could be heralding future generations with diffe

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