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“Self-censorship, whether known or unknown, is an unwelcome brake on creativity; it stifles self-expression and hence prevents a work from reaching the heights of great art.”

Quote by Semir Zeki

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Semir Zeki is a renowned neuroscientist and educator, born in 1940. His research in the field of neuroscience has had a profound impact on understanding the processes of human vision and cognition. more

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