The Brain and the Law
Here’s a talk David delivered at the Royal Society for the Arts in London, entitled “The Brain and the Law”.
Interested in the intersection of the brain and the legal system? David directs the Center for Science and Law, which addresses how modern neuroscience will change our view of criminal behavior, punishment, rehabilitation, incentive structuring, and policy making. For readings and more information, please see Scilaw.org.
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