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Quote by David Eagleman

“As an undergraduate I majored in British and American literature at Rice University.”

Quote by David Eagleman

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David Eagleman is a neuroscientist born on April 25, 1971. His research focuses on visual perception, time perception, and brain plasticity. Eagleman has made significant contributions to the field of neuroscience and has ventured into various scientific and artistic domains. more

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