Why helmets don't prevent concussions -- and what might

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September 8, 2016 Today’s TED Talk Why helmets don't prevent concussions -- and what might 15:56 minutes · TEDxStanford What is a concussion? Probably not what you think it is. In this talk from the cutting edge of research, bioengineer (and former football player) David Camarillo shows what really happens during a concussion -- and why standard sports helmets don't prevent it. Here's what the future of concussion prevention looks like. Watch now »   Playlist of the Day Our brains: predictably irrational The 3 pounds of jelly in our skulls allow us to reflect on our own consciousness -- and to make counterintuitive, irrational decisions. These talks explore why. Watch » 12 talks · Total run time 3:19:39 NEW ON IDEAS.TED.COM You have been living in a new geologic time all along In August, a group of scientists announced that people deserve their own new epoch in official geologic time, like the Holocene or the Paleogene. Welcome to the Anthropocene! Read more » Join us on Facebook Follow us @TEDTalks

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