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“The peculiar fascination of the brain lies in the fact that there is probably no other object of scientific enquiry about which we know at once so much and yet understand so little.”

Quote by Gerd Sommerhoff

Book:Logic of the living brain

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Logic of the living brain

This book delves into the intricate workings of the brain, examining how it processes information and forms logical reasoning. It investigates the neural pathways and cognitive functions that enable humans to think critically and perceive the world around them. more

Author

Gerd Sommerhoff

Limited information is available about Gerd Sommerhoff, who was born in 1905 and whose profession and category are unknown. more

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