“The reaction was immediate. The blood flow was in proportion to how much the painting was liked.”
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Semir Zeki
Semir Zeki is a renowned neuroscientist and educator, born in 1940. His research in the field of neuroscience has had a profound impact on understanding the processes of human vision and cognition. more
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