Michael Gazzaniga
A leading cognitive neuroscientist known for his pioneering research on split-brain patients, revealing insights into brain lateralization and consciousness.
Quotes by Michael Gazzaniga
We are not rational agents, but rationalizing agents.
The brain is a modular system, with different parts specialized for different functions.
The concept of a unified self is an illusion.
The brain is a predictive machine, constantly trying to anticipate the future.
Our moral judgments are often based on gut feelings, not on rational deliberation.
The brain is a dynamic system, constantly changing and adapting.
The interpreter module in the left hemisphere is constantly trying to make sense of our actions, even when those actions are driven by unconscious processes.
The brain is not a computer, but a biological organ.
The idea of a single 'self' that controls our actions is a powerful illusion.
The brain is a social organ, and our morality is shaped by our social interactions.
The brain is a collection of specialized processors, each doing its own thing.
We are all, to some extent, victims of our own narratives.
The brain is a complex system of interacting modules, not a single, unified entity.
The illusion of conscious control is a byproduct of the interpreter's drive to make sense of our actions.
The brain is a meaning-making machine.
Our moral intuitions are often at odds with our rational deliberations.
The brain is a distributed system, with no single 'command center'.
The self is a constantly evolving narrative, not a fixed entity.
The brain is a social organ, and our sense of self is deeply intertwined with our social interactions.
The interpreter is a powerful force in shaping our understanding of ourselves and the world.