The Brain with David Eagleman

Why Do I Need You?

Episode 5 | 55m 11s  | Video has closed captioning.

Dr. David Eagleman explores how the brain relies on other brains to thrive and survive. This neural interdependence underpins our need to group together, and our ability to do the very best and the very worst of things to each other.

Aired: 11/11/15

Expired: 06/01/20

Rating: TV-14

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What's the story of one of our body's most complex organs? In this interactive, viewers can explore clips from each of the six episodes of The Brain with David Eagleman. Grades: 9-13+

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