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“Consciousness is the fact that we think and feel and that a world, the world shows up for us.”

Quote by Alva Noe

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Alva Noe is a prominent philosopher known for his work on perception, cognition, and neuroscience. His research spans the interdisciplinary field between philosophy and science, particularly focusing on the relationship between body and mind. Born in 1964, Noe has published numerous academic papers and held teaching positions at several academic institutions. more

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