Let’s Talk About Your Brain: Born Bad? Violence, Punishment, and The Brain

Scientists have been trying to understand the minds of criminals for decades. There is increasing evidence showing a biological basis for violent behavior, but how this knowledge should be used to protect society and what it means in the courtroom are open questions. Tragedies ranging from the streets of Philadelphia to Sandy Hook, CT lead us to wonder—could this behavior be predicted and prevented? Join experts in neurology, criminology, and public health from the University of Pennsylvania and Children's Hospital of Philadelphia to explore the biological, environmental, and moral issues surrounding these crimes.

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