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Professor Susan Greenfield

Professor Susan Greenfield, a leader in the study of degenerative brain diseases, believes that our screen habits could be doing damage, but is her warning based on sound science?

The size and capacity of the human brain distinguishes us from all other forms of life on earth, but how well do we really understand the functioning of our brains? HARDtalk speaks to Susan Greenfield, who carved out a reputation as a leader in the study of degenerative brain diseases. Lately though she's focused her attention on the impact of 21st century digital technologies on brain development. She believes our screen habits could be doing us damage, but is her warning based on sound science?

30 minutes

Last on

Mon 15 Dec 2014 21:30GMT

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Interviewer Stephen Sackur
Interviewed Guest Susan Greenfield

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