Why can humans alone invent? In this talk, based on his new book, psychologist and world renowned autism expert Simon Baron-Cohen will put forward a bold new theory: because we can identify patterns, specifically if-and-then patterns. And he argues that the genes for this unique ability overlap with the genes for autism.
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From the first musical instrument to the agricultural, industrial and digital revolutions, Baron-Cohen will show how this unique ability has driven human progress for 70,000 years. By linking one of our greatest human strengths with a condition that is so often misunderstood, the event will challenge us to think differently about those who think differently.
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From the first musical instrument to the agricultural, industrial and digital revolutions, Baron-Cohen will show how this unique ability has driven human progress for 70,000 years. By linking one of our greatest human strengths with a condition that is so often misunderstood, the event will challenge us to think differently about those who think differently.
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