Daniel Wolpert
Professor of Neuroscience | Pioneering the Science of Motor Control
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Daniel Wolpert is a professor of neuroscience at the University of Cambridge, where he leads the Computational and Biological Learning Lab. His pioneering research has transformed our understanding of how the brain controls movement, integrating principles from engineering, machine learning, and neurobiology.
Wolpert's TED Talks have reached millions, shedding light on the remarkable complexity of even the simplest human actions. His keynotes give audiences a fascinating glimpse into the computational underpinnings of perception, decision-making, and motor control.
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The real reason for brains
Neuroscientist Daniel Wolpert starts from a surprising premise: the brain evolved, not to think or feel, but to control movement. In this entertaining, data-rich talk he gives us a glimpse into how the brain creates the grace and agility of human motion.
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