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When the Brain Deceives Itself

The Disappearing Spoon: a science history podcast with Sam Kean

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Woodrow wilson was found dead in the white house after suffering a stroke. Despite being weak and bound to a wheel chair, he seemed oblivious to how sick he was. A neurological disorder called ano sognosia describes people who cannot comprehend that their sick.

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