17 Nov 2010

Renowned psychiatrist and writer Iain McGilchrist explains how the 'divided brain' has profoundly altered human behaviour, culture and society.

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  • abpccpba - 07 May 2012 12:55am

    Real glad I can give up left brain and right brain.

  • MB - 06 Apr 2012 7:38am

    I have to write a response on how this changes my perspective on interior design and I have quite come up with any ideas other then the right brain is what contribute's to interior design =/ someone please help

  • Frances Keeley - 18 Feb 2012 6:36pm

    I've just thoroughly enjoyed the RSA Animate 'The Divided Brain' with Iain McGilchrist. I would be interested to know if you can download a pdf of the final illustration for desktop printing, or purchase a poster of it from the RSA. Thanks for any responses. franceskeeley@gmail.com

  • Geoff Petty - 01 Nov 2011 12:41pm

    Brilliant, and relevant to almost every aspect of life, very thought provoking.

  • Pierre van Loggerenberg - 29 Oct 2011 1:25pm

    The question at the end about gaurding the information has a very simple answer: Thruth can be trusted to look after itself, especially in the long run.