Beware neuro-bunk

Summary

“Brains are ubiquitous in modern marketing: Headlines proclaim cheese sandwiches help with decision-making, while a “neuro” drink claims to reduce stress. There’s just one problem, says neuroscientist Molly Crockett: The benefits of these “neuro-enhancements” are not proven scientifically. In this to-the-point talk, Crockett explains the limits of interpreting neuroscientific data, and why we should all be aware of them.”

Filmed November 2012 at TEDSalon Londno 2012
Uploaded to YouTube on December 18, 2012 by TED

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