Course Overview

Explore the possibility that animal brains possess the same “superpowers” our brains do. Overview Course No. 90152.

Join neuroscientist Paula Croxson for a fascinating exploration of what the latest science tells us about what makes the human brain so special—and whether animals can do what we think of as uniquely human. By the end, you’ll find yourself pondering just how special the human brain really is.

Course Lectures

01: All about Your Brain

Can animals do whatever we can do, or are human beings unique in “superpowers” such as mental flexibility, language, and decision-making? Discover the possible answers in this fascinating lecture by neuroscientist Paula Croxson, who explores the possibility that animal brains may possess some of the same advanced functions as our own.

Duration: 29 min