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168. A Brain Divided | Iain McGilchrist
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
The Brain's Dual Roles: Hemispheric Specialization
This chapter investigates the evolutionary significance of hemispheric specialization in the brain, highlighting the unique functions of the left and right hemispheres. It examines their contrasting approaches to attention and perception, exploring how this bifurcation affects our interaction with the world. Through vivid examples and discussions of art and consciousness, the chapter underscores the need to integrate neuroscience with philosophical insights for a fuller understanding of reality.
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