Sunday, March 25, 2012

Brain Eating Zombie of the Day

David Eagleman

Great compilation of data.  Same old conclusion.

The Brain on Trial
Advances in brain science are calling into question the volition behind many criminal acts. A leading neuroscientist describes how the foundations of our criminal-justice system are beginning to crumble, and proposes a new way forward for law and order.
It's a remarkable achievement-  he presents all kinds of evidence of involuntary behavior- then concludes criminals just really need to buckle down and train their brains with real-time MRI imaging feedback.
He's outside the box and still can't see it.