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Ep83 "Why Do Your 30 Trillion Cells Feel Like a Self?" Part 2

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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The Rubber Hand Illusion and Brain Plasticity

This chapter delves into the rubber hand illusion, illustrating how the brain can quickly adapt to new experiences and expand our sense of self beyond biological limits. It also explores innovative virtual reality experiments that demonstrate the brain's flexibility in representing the body and reshaping memories based on current contexts.

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