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How mapping the brain is like mapping the world | Amber Hollis | TEDxYouth@ISPrague

1,168 views · Published 23 March 2018 · 9:00 · Indexed 22 September 2026

Channel: TEDx Talks · 2018 · Nonprofits & Activism

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The history of mapping both natural and man-made features on our planet tells us not only about those places but also about ourselves. Neuroscience is now struggling to map the most complex structure ever discovered: the human brain. How are these complex, ambitious projects similar? Amber Hollis was born in England and has lived in Ireland, China and the Czech Republic. She is a keen traveller and enjoys learning about different cultures. At the time of this talk, Amber was in her final year of secondary school at the International School of Prague, preparing to study neuroscience in university. The history of mapping both natural and man-made structures on our planet and beyond tells us not only about those places but about ourselves as well. Neuroscience is now struggling to map the most complex structure ever discovered: the human brain. How are these complex, ambitious projects similar? 

Amber was born in England and has lived in Ireland, China and the Czech Republic. She is a keen traveller and enjoys learning about different cultures. She is now in her final year of high-school at ISP and plans to pursue neuroscience in university. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx

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