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Mysteries of the Brain - part four

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How do our brains work in everyday life?

This four-part documentary explores how contemporary neuroscience is providing remarkable insights into the routine experiences that we take for granted.

Had of the Institute of Philosophy Barry Smith interviews some of the world's leading neuroscientists, examining the mind's complexities and how we understand our own identity.

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