
25. The Believing Brain: How Iain McGilchrist rediscovered the soul
The Surprising Rebirth Of Belief In God
Mind and Brain Relationship
The mind and brain are interconnected but not synonymous or causally linked. Wilder Penfield's work on treating epilepsy through stimulating awake patients' cortex provided insights into brain function. Despite his research, he was unable to manipulate the patients into making decisions or developing a sense of self.
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