The Infinite Monkey Cage

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Brian Cox and Robin Ince host an irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.

Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.

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The Infinite Monkey Cage: Series 22: The Human Brain

The Human Brain

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Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by Conan O'Brien to look at  the amazing human brain.

Brian Cox and Robin Ince are joined by US talk show host Conan O'Brien and neuroscientists David Eagleman and Gina Rippon to look at our plastic, adaptable brains.

Brian Cox and Robin Ince look at the amazing capabilties of the super adaptable, ever changing human brain. They are joined by US talk show host Conan O'Brien, and neuroscientists David Eagleman and Gina Rippon to find out how the 3 lb organ that sits in our skull allows us to live on every corner of the planet, adapt to any habitat,  argue with each other, and ourselves, and think about ideas such as free will.  They learn whether being a successful comedian is really down to having a brain disorder and how the connections we make in our brain are changing and forming throughout our life, not just when we are young, so  you really can teach an old dog, or human, new tricks.  And talking of old dogs,  a surprise guest makes a genuinely unexpected special appearance!

Producer: Alexandra Feachem

The Infinite Monkey Cage: Series 22

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Irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes. With Brian Cox and Robin Ince.

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