Anthropology
Briefly summarize the nonlinear series of events that have resulted in the creation of the human brain. In terms of cognitive development, what are the major steps leading from sponges to primates that have gotten us to where we’re at?
How do our brains compare with theirs in terms of size, shape, and mental capacity?
What are we presently learning about genetic and environmental variables that give humans a hyperactive trajectory in brain development?
How have our supreme cognitive powers gotten us into major trouble? How will our brain get us out of our present predicament?
What does the future hold for changes in how our brain functions? Do you support tinkering with the brain via techniques like CRISPR? Why or why not?
