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“The interpretive mechanism of the left celebral hemisphere is always hard at work, seeking the meaning of events. It is constantly looking for order and reason, even when there is none - which leads it continually to make mistakes.”

Quote by Michael Gazzaniga

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Michael Gazzaniga

Michael Gazzaniga is a renowned cognitive neuroscientist, born on December 12, 1939. His research in the field of cognitive science has made significant contributions to understanding how the human brain generates consciousness, thought, and memory. more

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