The story of our brain’s evolution, from ancient apes to homo sapiens. What drove this development and what did we have to sacrifice? The limbic system and the neocortex. How does the brain retrieve memories, articulate words, and focus attention? Brain physiology: neurons, glial cells, synapses. Principles of operation. Energy consumption. The relationship between the number of synapses and the abilities of a particular individual. The limits of the brain.

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