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He is the writer and presenter of the international pbs series, the. David eagleman is a neuroscientist at baylor college of medicine in houston, texas. This ambitious project blends science with innovative visual effects and compelling personal stories, and addresses some big questions. He heads the center for science and law, a national nonprofit institute, and serves as an adjunct professor at stanford university. Just a few lifealtering nuggets from baylor neuroscientist david eagleman, whose fascinating new book, incognito. Nov 14, 2017 david eagleman is a neuroscientist and a new york times bestselling author. He teaches as an adjunct professor at stanford university and is ceo of neosensory, a company that develops devices for sensory substitution. Wednesday is indigo blue discovering the brain of synesthesia. Bbc four the brain with david eagleman episode guide.
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