The Real Reason for Brains

Explore neuroscientist Daniel Wolpert's surprising premise that the brain evolved primarily to control movement in this engaging 20-minute TED-Ed talk. Discover how the brain creates human motion's grace and agility through data-rich explanations and cutting-edge robotics examples. Delve into topics such as Bayesian decision theory, neural simulation, and the science behind tickling. Gain insights into the brain's role in controlling movement and decoding complex motor tasks, challenging traditional views on brain evolution and function.