Bat-Powers Can Be Yours
Jan 10, 2025•38 min•Ep. 776
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Episode description
Contrary to previous assumption, a new study shows that bat-like echolocation is a skill that can be learned by both blind and sighted practitioners in as little as 10 weeks. Anthony and Jeff discuss the ramifications of this discovery, and what it means about practice and neural plasticity.
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