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 the authors of our own thoughts, but the recipients of them.
The brain is a collection of specialized systems that work in parallel to create our conscious experience.
The illusion of conscious control is a fundamental aspect of human experience.
The brain is a constantly evolving system, shaped by our experiences and interactions.
The left hemisphere's interpreter is always trying to make sense of the world, even when there's no sense to be made.
Our moral judgments are often based on unconscious processes, not on conscious deliberation.
The brain is a complex, dynamic system that is constantly interacting with its environment.
The self is a construction, a narrative that we create to make sense of our experiences.
The brain is a social organ, and our morality is a product of our social interactions.
The illusion of conscious will is a powerful and pervasive one.
The brain is a collection of specialized modules, each with its own agenda.
The brain is a master storyteller, weaving narratives to make sense of the chaos.
We are not puppets of our neurons; we are the authors of our own stories.
Split-brain patients reveal that consciousness is modular, not monolithic.
Free will emerges from the interplay of unconscious processes and conscious reflection.
The interpreter in the left hemisphere tirelessly justifies our actions after the fact.
Cognitive neuroscience bridges the gap between mind and brain, revealing hidden mechanisms.
Ethics in the brain: Our moral decisions are shaped by evolved neural circuits.
The right hemisphere sees the forest; the left names the trees.
Human uniqueness lies not in the hardware, but in the software of self-awareness.