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John Reynolds on how our brains can play tricks on us

John Reynolds on how our brains can play tricks on us

Update: 2025-06-24
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What is my place in the universe? This question began Professor John Reynolds’ introspective and philosophical journey into the world of neuroscience, where he now studies nebulous human feats like perception and consciousness. Reynolds constructs models and tools that allow him to lean into these intangible abilities and, in turn, make scientific sense of how our brains process the world around us.
 
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John Reynolds on how our brains can play tricks on us

John Reynolds on how our brains can play tricks on us