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#663 - Erik Hoel - A Guide To The Fundamental Mystery Of The Mind

Modern Wisdom

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The Role of Novels in Understanding Human Nature

This chapter explores how novels and literature provide a deeper understanding of human nature compared to the science of the brain and consciousness. It discusses how authors like Tolstoy have a more direct window into the mind and the limitations of neuroscience in explaining consciousness.

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