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“Language changes only those aspects of our consciousness which are based on information, but not the feelings themselves. The words are as stones that can cause wounds or as caresses that becalm and that guide us, but the content of consciousness is intrinsic.”

Quote by Rodolfo Llinas

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Rodolfo Llinas

Rodolfo Llinas is a renowned neuroscientist born on December 16, 1934. He is a professor at Columbia University and has made significant contributions to the field of neuroscience. more

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