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“One of the difficulties in understanding the brain is that it is like nothing so much as a lump of porridge.”

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Richard Gregory

Richard Gregory was a renowned British psychologist known for his research in the fields of cognitive psychology and visual perception. Born on July 24, 1923, and passing away on May 17, 2010, Professor Gregory made significant contributions to the understanding of visual illusions, cognitive maps, and memory. more

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