The real reason for brains - Daniel Wolpert

Neuroscientist Daniel Wolpert starts from a surprising premise: the brain evolved, not to think or feel, but to control movement. In this entertaining, data-rich talk he gives us a glimpse into how the brain creates the grace and agility of human motion.
Talk by Daniel Wolpert.

[@SOXAvisual]

So important, so ignored, "we have a brain so we can move" I love that concept

[@zeptroolatabetbrot]

Really great but underrated video

[@russell519]

This is one of the best TED vids I've seen so far. Although about the comparison between humans and computers to reveal our ability of movement, dexterity and hand eye coordination as something supposedly exceptional: Think poker, natural language (conversation & literature), mathematical proofs and theorems; and then think cruise missile, industrial robotic arms, an office inkjet printer. It doesn't reverse the point but it does nullify it.

[@beneiser]

I am confused why this talk only got so little attention...

[@rolfedrengen]

How about reverse engineering "feeling happy"..?

[@DollaramaShopper]

The brain evolved to develop new fetishes for sex.

[@xapemanx]

that doesn't make any sense at all.