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“The Internet is just one of those things that contemporary humans can spend millions of "practice" events at, that the average human a thousand years ago had absolutely no exposure to. Our brains are massively remodeled by this exposure--but so, too, by reading, by television, by video games, by modern electronics, by contemporary music, by contemporary "tools," etc.”

Quote by Michael Merzenich

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Michael Merzenich
Michael Merzenich

Michael Merzenich, born in 1942 in the United States, is a renowned neuroscientist and professor. His groundbreaking research in the field of neuroplasticity has had a profound impact on understanding how the brain adapts and learns, particularly in the context of musical training. Professor Merzenich's work has significantly influenced the fields of neurorehabilitation and cognitive training. more

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