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The Clash of Civilization
and Human
Brain Evolution

Introduction

Violence, conflict, and mental health crises may not simply be failures of policy or culture. In this opinion piece, neuroscientist Professor Nicolas G. Bazan argues that human brain evolution remains incomplete, and that the mismatch between our ancient neural wiring and modern civilisation may lie at the root of many of society's most pressing challenges.

The Clash of Civilization
and Human
Brain Evolution
The Clash of Civilization
and Human
Brain Evolution
The Clash of Civilization
and Human
Brain Evolution
The Clash of Civilization
and Human
Brain Evolution
The Clash of Civilization
and Human
Brain Evolution
The Clash of Civilization
and Human
Brain Evolution

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