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Your Brain’s GPS and Touchscreen: Meet the Amazing Parietal Lobe
Ever wonder how you can catch a ball, read a map, or feel the softness of a blanket? Say hello to your parietal lobe! We’re exploring the brain’s unsung hero that processes your senses and helps you navigate the world.
The CEO in Your Skull: Meet Your Amazing Frontal Lobe
Ever wonder who’s calling the shots in your head? Meet your frontal lobe, the powerful, and sometimes peculiar, CEO of your brain. We’re exploring the science behind your decisions, personality, and self-control in a way you’ll actually understand.
Meet Your Supercomputer: A User’s Guide to the Cerebral Cortex
Ever wonder where “you” really live? Dive into the fascinating world of the cerebral cortex, the wrinkled outer layer of your brain that acts as your personal supercomputer, housing your thoughts, personality, and consciousness itself.
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