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Everything Paul Bloom Knows About Psychology

The Next Big Idea

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Exploring the Brain as the Source of Human Experience

The chapter delves into the concept that the brain is the source of human mental life, intelligence, and consciousness, challenging traditional views on the mind-body relationship. The implications of this perspective on religion, spirituality, memory, and morality are explored, shedding light on how every experience alters the brain's physical structure. The discussion also addresses the fallibility of human memory, its impact on legal proceedings, and the vulnerability of memory to manipulation and distortion.

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