Big Picture Debates the Brain

How well do you know your own brain? This app presents students and learners with a series of stimulating debates on matters relating to the brain. The questions cover a wide range of issues: Is it ethical to use ‘smart drugs’? Should alcohol be illegal? Is technology damaging our brains? Should cannabis be legalised? Are humans superior to other animals? Should violent adolescents be locked away? Is being in love just a chemical reaction?

For each question, users can review the evidence, cast their vote and share their views with peers. An accompanying teachers area provides suggestions for how the app can be used in the classroom and further references.