Sergio Della Sala
The much-admired Professor of Human Cognitive Neuroscience at the University of Edinburgh, Sergio Della Sala takes us on a highly amusing and accessible journey, exploring the myths and beliefs about our brain. Can mind conquer matter and diseases? Are out-of-body experiences possible? For the answers to these questions and more, watch these filmed highlights of his 2007 Book Festival event.
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