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3 ways the brain creates meaning: Tom Wujec on TED.com

Posted by: Emily McManus

Information designer Tom Wujec talks through three areas of the brain that help us understand words, images, feelings, connections. In this short talk from TEDU, he asks: How can we best engage our brains to help us better understand big ideas? (Recorded at TED U 2009, February 2009 in Long Beach, California. Duration: 6:26)

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  • Brandon R Allen commented on Jul 8 2009

    Definitely an interesting topic. I can see how this information can really bridge the gap between the idea people and the nuts and bolts people who like to see things in physical form.