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This ambitious project blends science with innovative visual effects and compelling personal stories, and addresses some big questions. Neuroscientist david eagleman tackles the big questions. Locked in the silence and darkness of your skull, your brain fashions the rich narratives of your reality and your identity. Oxford university press usa publishes scholarly works in all academic disciplines, bibles, music, childrens books, business books, dictionaries, reference books, journals, text books and more. The brain with david eagleman coming october 14 pbs youtube.
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