Human Animals: we are hardwired and softwired.


	Human Animals: we are hardwired and softwired.

abailart

11-1-2007 11:01 AM

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neroplasticity, neuropsychology, memory, learning

abailart says:

About how even the modes by which we think the deepest questions may be limited by 'hardwired' biological givens. Also looks like a great, easy to read site introducing neuropsychology basics at a scientific level, with very clear diagrams.

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