Societal Neuromania

The transcript discusses the persuasive power of neuroscientific evidence in legal settings, particularly its influence on jurors. It explores why neuroscience is seen as critical in understanding behavior, despite other factors like socioeconomic background having more empirical support. The text highlights society's obsession with the brain and the shift towards viewing personality and behavior as physical phenomena, challenging traditional notions of character and responsibility.

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