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“Neuroplasticity contributes to both the constrained and unconstrained aspects of our nature. It renders our brains not only more resourceful, but also more vulnerable to outside influences.”

Quote by Norman Doidge

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Norman Doidge is a renowned psychiatrist whose research focuses on the field of neuroplasticity. His book 'The Brain That Changes Itself: Stories of Personal Triumph from the Frontiers of Brain Science' has had a profound impact on the public's understanding of the brain's ability to change its structure and function through learning and experience. more

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