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“At the time Gothic cathedrals were designed, most people lived in dark huts, so just walking into a space vastly larger than what they were habituated to, lit by stained glass windows, was literally awe-inspiring. Today, we're not as impressed by big buildings, so we have to go to very large mountains to experience that 'diminutive effect.'”

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Michael Persinger
Michael Persinger

Michael Persinger is a renowned university professor born on June 26, 1945. He has conducted extensive research in the fields of neuroscience and psychology, particularly focusing on the relationship between brain activity and religious and mystical experiences. more

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