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“We cannot study the brain, the instrument for fabricating the realities we inhabit, using the mental constructs of the past.”

Quote by Timothy Leary

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Change Your Brain

This book explores the concept of neuroplasticity, explaining how the brain can rewire itself and offers strategies for personal growth and well-being. more

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Timothy Leary was an American psychologist and philosopher who advocated for the use of psychedelic drugs in psychological research and therapy. He was a leading figure in the 1960s counterculture movement and is known for his slogan 'Turn on, tune in, drop out'. more

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