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“The Greek physicians Herophilus and Erasistratus discovered the nervous system in 322 BC, placing the seat of thought in the brain. It might be fair to say that they were the first neuroscientists. Previously, Aristotle and others thought the brain's function was simply to cool the blood, due to it's many folds and creases.”

Mind Brain Neuroscience Erasistratus Herophilus

Book:The Changing Mind: A Neuroscientist's Guide to Ageing Well

Source: The Changing Mind: A Neuroscientist's Guide to Ageing Well

“Music communicates to us emotionally through systematic violations of expectations.”

Song Brain Music Musicians

Book:This Is Your Brain on Music

Source: This Is Your Brain on Music