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When Should Science Shoot for the Moon?

Offered By: TED via YouTube

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Overview

Explore the ambitious quest to map human brain activity in this thought-provoking TED talk. Delve into the groundbreaking BRAIN Initiative, conceived during the Obama administration, as neuroscientist Rafael Yuste discusses the monumental challenge of creating a complete map of neural activity - what he calls the "Everest of science." Gain insights into the potential impact of this moonshot project on our understanding of the human mind and its implications for future scientific endeavors.

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When should science shoot for the moon?


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