Meet Erich Jarvis

  • By Lexi Krock
  • Posted 10.01.05
  • NOVA scienceNOW

In these interview excerpts, Duke neuroscientist Erich Jarvis talks about why he needs more than science in his life, the similarities between art and math, why it was necessary to redefine the bird brain, and more.

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In these interview highlights, neuroscientist Erich Jarvis touches on why he needs art as well as science in his life.

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(Erich Jarvis at computer)
Courtesy Duke University

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