Dialogues Between Neuroscience and Society - Communicating Scientific Inquiry to the Public
Offered By: Society for Neuroscience via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the intersection of neuroscience and society through a captivating lecture featuring Dr. Siddartha Mukherjee, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and physician-researcher. Delve into the fascinating world of human genetics and heredity as Dr. Mukherjee discusses his latest book, "The Gene: An Intimate History," which investigates how our genetic makeup interacts with life experiences to shape our lives. Engage in a thought-provoking conversation between Dr. Mukherjee and Society for Neuroscience President Eric Nestler, focusing on the importance and excitement of communicating scientific discoveries to the public. Gain insights into the author's previous work, "The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer," which examines the millennia-long battle against this pervasive disease. Over the course of 93 minutes, discover the power of scientific inquiry and its potential to transform our understanding of human biology and society.
Syllabus
Dialogues Between Neuroscience and Society: Siddhartha Mukherjee
Taught by
Society for Neuroscience
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