I was listening to the trailer for a radio show this morning on how some scientists are trying to 'cure' the criminal brain. It brought to mind the clip below from Frankenstein, where the pathologist is comparing a criminal brain with a 'normal' brain.
The radio programme, part of a month long series focusing on the human brain, is called 'Brain Science and the Law' and looks at the evidence for criminal behaviour being 'hard wired' and therefore touching on big philosophical questions relating to free will. The programme will also look into how brain scans could be used in court proceedings.
The show is on Radio 4 today (Tuesday, 15th) but you'll be able to catch it on the BBC iplayer listen again for the next week.
As someone who studied brain physiology for my psychology degree I find these ideas quite intriguing, especially when you hear debates in the media touching on criminal behaviour being passed on genetically.
Have a listen and let me know what you think?
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