TED: Growing evidence of brain plasticity | Michael Merzenich

The video explores the brain's remarkable ability to change and adapt throughout life. It discusses how infants start with limited abilities, but through environmental influences and personal experiences, they develop unique skills. The concept of brain plasticity is highlighted, showing how training can enhance cognitive functions and address impairments. The video also covers critical periods in brain development and the potential for brain training to improve learning and memory in both children and the elderly.

What is the significance of the aphorism mentioned in the text regarding comedy?

How does the brain's ability to change relate to the concept of learning?

Describe the developmental stages of an infant's cognitive abilities as outlined in the text.

What role does the environment play in shaping individual skills and abilities according to the text?

Explain the concept of the 'critical period' in brain development.

How can early exposure to language affect a child's cognitive development?

How does the text suggest that individual histories contribute to brain development?

What strategies can be employed to enhance brain function in children with learning impairments?

Discuss the relationship between noise in the brain and language processing.

What are the implications of brain plasticity for older adults?