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“We say that the words were smooth, caressing, hard, sharp, and so on: all words that refer to body touching. Indeed we can kill or elate with words as body experiences.”

Quote by Humberto Maturana

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Humberto Maturana

Humberto Maturana, born on September 14, 1928, is a renowned philosopher. His research focuses on the fields of biology, cognitive science, and systems theory, particularly known for his philosophical reflections on life phenomena and his contributions to the biological basis of cognition. more

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