The Brain and the Law - How Neuroscience Will Shift Blameworthiness

Explore the intersection of neuroscience and criminal justice in this thought-provoking lecture. Delve into how insights from brain science are challenging fundamental assumptions in the legal system. Examine questions about brain equality, mass incarceration effectiveness, and potential rehabilitation methods using emerging technologies. Learn how unconscious brain networks drive most behaviors and why the legal system may need to shift focus from individual blame to future behavior analysis. Discover neurobiological reasons behind abnormal behavior, the concept of free will, and gene-environment interactions. Investigate real-world cases, media misconceptions, and the broader implications of neuroscience on society and law. Gain a deeper understanding of why neuroscience matters in shaping a more effective and humane approach to justice.

Introduction
The Human Brain
Neurons
Charles Whitman
Free Will
Gene Environment Interactions
Our Legal System
How Neuroscience Moves Forward
Media Misconceptions
Neurobiological Reasons for Abnormal Behavior
Amy Bishop
The Bigger Question
The Numbers
Predictability
Customized Rehabilitation
Why Neuroscience Matters