The Secrets of Self
You think you know yourself. That your interests, hobbies and opinions make up your identity. But what if your genetic makeup uncovered something shocking? Hear James Fallon, professor of psychiatry and human behavior at the University of California-Irvine, explore the hidden layers of identity.
James Fallon
Professor of Psychiatry & Human Behavior, University of California, Irvine
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Identity: What Makes Me...Me?, Presented by MSL Chicago
How do we become who we are? Is our personality determined by genetics and the wiring of our brains at birth, or built over time through memory and experience? This exploration into our identities and who we are affects everything we see, feel, and do.
Speakers: Eric Daigh, James Fallon, LZ Granderson, Brooke Magnanti, Hanna Rosin, Baratunde Thurston
