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The three-pound universe

This book delves into the vastness of the universe, examining the impact and significance of the cosmos on human life and perception. It combines scientific concepts with philosophical musings, offering a unique perspective on our place in the universe. more

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Judith Hooper

Judith Hooper is an American journalist born on April 15, 1949. She is known for her in-depth reporting on natural and scientific topics, particularly her writings about animals and ecosystems. more

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“The brain is a tissue. It is a complicated, intricately woven tissue, like nothing else we know of in the universe, but it is composed of cells, as any tissue is. They are, to be sure, highly specialized cells, but they function according to the laws that govern any other cells. Their electrical and chemical signals can be detected, recorded and interpreted and their chemicals can be identified; the connections that constitute the brain's woven feltwork can be mapped. In short, the brain can be studied, just as the kidney can.”

“Basically there are two types of animals: animals, and animals that have no brains; they are called plants. They don't need a nervous system because they don't move actively, they don't pull up their roots and run in a forest fire! Anything that moves actively requires a nervous system; otherwise it would come to a quick death.”