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“In art, as in science, reductionism does not trivialize our perception - of color, light, and perspective - but allows us to see each of these components in a new way.”

Quote by Eric Kandel

Book:The Age of Insight: The Quest to Understand the Unconscious in Art, Mind, and Brain, from Vienna 1900 to the Present

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The Age of Insight: The Quest to Understand the Unconscious in Art, Mind, and Brain, from Vienna 1900 to the Present

This book delves into the study of the unconscious mind, examining its influence on art and neuroscience. It spans from the early 20th century in Vienna to contemporary times, analyzing how the understanding of the unconscious has evolved over the years. more

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Eric Kandel, born on November 7, 1929, is a renowned neuroscientist and psychologist. His groundbreaking research in the fields of memory and brain plasticity earned him the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2000, shared with James E. Rothman and Richard A. Axel. Professor Kandel has been a faculty member at Columbia University Medical School, and his work has profoundly influenced our understanding of how the brain processes memory and experience. more

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