Self-awareness in humans is more complex, diffuse than previously thought
Ancient Greek philosophers considered the ability to "know thyself" as the pinnacle of humanity. Now, thousands of years later, neuroscientists are trying to decipher precisely how the human brain constructs our sense of self. read more...
Source: e! Science News - Thursday, 23 August, 2012
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