
OpinionApril 18, 2024
Hollywood Should Give Brain Science a Star Turn
Movies and TV shows frequently depict physical and biological sciences well, but often depict psychological and brain sciences poorly. Here’s why, and what we can do about it
Marc Coutanche is an associate professor of psychology, and a research scientist at the Learning Research and Development Center, at the University of Pittsburgh.

Hollywood Should Give Brain Science a Star Turn
Movies and TV shows frequently depict physical and biological sciences well, but often depict psychological and brain sciences poorly. Here’s why, and what we can do about it