Uploaded September 2013 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
When discussing how neuroscience could affect criminal law, one question keeps coming up: Are we in danger of saying "his brain made him do it?" Three of our scientists weigh in on this notion and how best to avoid this slippery slope.
This segment was taken from episode two "Deciding Punishment," from the broadcast, "Brains on Trial with Alan Alda."
To see the full episode, go here: brainsontrial.com/watch-videos/video/episode-2-deciding-punishment
And for more video and other content, go here: brainsontrial.com
When discussing how neuroscience could affect criminal law, one question keeps coming up: Are we in danger of saying "his brain made him do it?" Three of our scientists weigh in on this notion and how best to avoid this slippery slope.
This segment was taken from episode two "Deciding Punishment," from the broadcast, "Brains on Trial with Alan Alda."
To see the full episode, go here: brainsontrial.com/watch-videos/video/episode-2-deciding-punishment
And for more video and other content, go here: brainsontrial.com
