The Neurology of Self-Awareness


	The Neurology of Self-Awareness

destino

1-12-2007 2:23 AM

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science, psychology, neuroscience

destino says:

Fascinating look at neurons and the self.

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1-12-2007 11:30 AM

wildcat

reat clip destino, thx

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