DISCOVER, the National Science Foundation and The Franklin are bringing the world's leading psychologists to Philadelphia next week to tackle the question of "What are the big remaining challenges related to the science of the human brain?"
Wednesday night's panel discussion, "Unlocking the Secrets and Powers of the Brain," leading psychologists and neuroscientists will debate the hottest issues in brain research, from predicting behavior to manipulating memory to understanding consciousness. Hosted by The Franklin in Philadelphia, PA, the panel with be moderated by the awardwinning author (and DISCOVER columnist) Carl Zimmer and feature:
Daniel J. Levitin: the James McGill Professor of Psychology at McGill University and author of the bestselling book "Your Brain on Music."
Michael Gazzaniga: the Director of the Sage Center for the study of Mind at the University of California and author of the new book “Human: The Science Behind What Makes Us Unique”
George R. Mangun: ...