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Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

Inner Cosmos with David Eagleman

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Neuroscientist and author David Eagleman discusses how our brain interprets the world and what that means for us. Through storytelling, research, interviews, and experiments, David Eagleman tackles wild questions that illuminate new facets of our lives and our realities.

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I just love David Eagleman's stories! in a world where everyone attacks everyone because of their opinions, this is a particularly good episode to listen to.

Just brilliant, like his books!

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My favourite podcast. Intelligent, informative, captivating and entertaining. Interesting ideas brought to life with thorough research and great delivery.

Brilliant

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