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June 24, 2009

Neuroscience researchers are beginning to unravel some of the mysteries of how our brains work.

The human brain is a three-pound paradox: We use it every moment of our lives, yet so much about our brains remains a mystery to us. How do our brains make decisions? Why is it so easy to remember the words to our favorite childhood song but we forget important passwords? Can someone really read your thoughts? Four leading psychologists and neuroscientists discussed these issues at a forum held at the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia, Pa., last winter. More than 15 video clips from that event and other interviews with these experts are now available online.

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