"Scientists now know that the brain runs largely on autopilot; it acts first and asks questions later, often explaining behavior after the fact."
— Carey, Benedict (b. 1960)
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New York
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October 31, 2011
Metaphor
"Scientists now know that the brain runs largely on autopilot; it acts first and asks questions later, often explaining behavior after the fact."
Metaphor in Context
For another, new knowledge about neural processes is raising important questions about human responsibility. Scientists now know that the brain runs largely on autopilot; it acts first and asks questions later, often explaining behavior after the fact. So if much of behavior is automatic, then how responsible are people for their actions?
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Carey, Benedict, "Decoding the Brain's Cacophony," New York Times (October 31, 2011). <Link to NYTimes.com>
Date of Entry
11/01/2011
