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“The disturbed individual who believes himself to be Christ, or to receive messages from God, is something of a cliche in our society. Ever since Sigmund Freud, many people have associated religiosity with neurosis and mental illness.”

Quote by Robert Winston

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Robert Winston is a renowned British reproductive medicine expert, scientist, television presenter, and politician. Born on July 15, 1940, in London, he made pioneering contributions to assisted reproductive technology, particularly in infertility treatment and embryo research. As a professor at Imperial College London, he gained international fame for his work on IVF and endometrium. He also hosted popular BBC science documentaries like 'The Human Body' and 'Superhuman.' Knighted in 1995, he serves in the House of Lords. Winston is dedicated to making science accessible to the public and advocating for scientific ethics and education. more

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