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Is Ian Still in There?

The Atlantic Magazine in Audio

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Rediscovering Consciousness: The Journey from Vegetative to Minimally Conscious

This chapter delves into the remarkable journey of a young man's recovery from a severe brain injury, challenging assumptions about consciousness. It showcases his mother's unwavering faith and the evolving insights in neuroscience that illuminate the complexities of cognitive function in patients previously deemed unresponsive.

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