Brains and Games

The Leonard Lopate Show | Jan 28, 2011

Neurologist V. S. Ramachandran describes the evolution of the human brain. Then, we take a look at how video games can be used to solve real-world problems. Also, Emily Rubin discusses her debut novel, Stalina, about a woman’s move from Russia to America. Plus our latest Underreported segment examines the spike in global food prices.

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