The Five Lives of the Human Brain
- Jeremy Walters
- Nov 29
- 1 min read
Most people grow up believing that our brains become “adult” sometime around the late teens or early twenties. School ends, university begins, careers start—and the assumption is that the brain is already fully developed by then.
But new research from the University of Cambridge tells a very different story, and it’s the subject of our latest Battleplan Podcast episode.
Why does this matter for our listeners?
Because it challenges the long-held idea that we stop developing as young adults. It also opens the door to bigger questions about learning, ageing, mental performance and resilience. And it raises important issues for anyone working in education, defence, training or leadership: when are people most adaptable? When are they most consistent? And how does the brain evolve as we get older?
In this new episode, Jeremy breaks down the research in a clear and practical way—no jargon, no academic complexity. Just a straightforward explanation of why the study is important and what it means for everyday life. If you’re preparing for the Level 3 STANAG 6001 exam, this episode also introduces key vocabulary and ideas that will help build your listening and speaking skills.
Whether you’re in the military, in education, or simply curious about how people develop across a lifetime, this episode offers a reliable and accessible introduction to one of the most important neuroscience findings of the year.
🎧 Listen now: The Five Lives of the Human Brain
Explore how our brains change from childhood to old age—and why our twenties may be more important than we ever realised.
Bellow are worksheets and asnwerkeys to go with this episode.
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