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Henning Beck

Why embracing failure, mistakes and forgetfulness is key to success

6 November 2019

Making mistakes helps us learn and get better at stuff, says neuroscientist Henning Beck, but be wary of thinking what works for humans will work for AI
Sophie Scott

Neuroscientist Sophie Scott on why we laugh and a love of thermostats

22 May 2019

Sophie Scott works with comedians and impressionists to uncover what happens to our brains when we laugh. And she has a very unusual hobby

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