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Jon Tan: Language and the Lizard Brain — New Adventures In Web Design conference

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Deep in the recesses of the brain lies the most ancient of all our faculties: The Lizard brain; It’s a mysterious place of snap judgements and life-saving instincts. Design can reach it, but first let’s understand it, and maybe get to know ourselves and our audience along the way.

http://2011.newadventuresconf.com/audio/jon.html

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Jon Tan: Language and the Lizard Brain — New Adventures In Web Design conference

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Language and the Lizard Brain | Jon Tan | New Adventures In Web Design Conference 2011

LANGUAGE AND THE LIZARD BRAIN | Jon Tan | New Adventures In Web Design conference | Nottingham | 20th January 2011

Language and the Lizard Brain | Jon Tan | New Adventures In Web Design conference | Nottingham | 20th January 2011

Language and the Lizard Brain | Jon Tan | New Adventures In Web Design conference | Nottingham | 20th January 2011

LANGUAGE AND THE LIZARD BRAIN | Jon Tan | New Adventures In Web Design conference | Nottingham | 20th January 2011

Language and the Lizard Brain | Jon Tan | New Adventures In Web Design conference | Nottingham | 20th January 2011