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A MESSAGE FROM THE FUTURE

Back in 2023, The World Health Organization estimated that neurological disorders affected up to one billion people around the world. That number should challenge you to advance our understanding of neuroscience and the human brain, and to expand and grow the field. The potential within the subject is limitless.

Neuroscience is not only for scientists and people with brain disorders but for everybody: Parents, teachers, lawmakers, businessmen, carpenters, farmers, astronauts, and the elderly.

I am now 117 years old. Because of neuroscience, I am still fit of mind and body, and can expect to live another 20 years. Many of my friends from 30 years ago are still with me because we have developed effective treatments for many age-related brain disorders such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Because of neuroscience we now have a richer understanding of ourselves. But despite all our advances, will neuroscience make us a happier and more loving society?

That is up to you. It is in your hands, for better or worse.

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