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The first edition of the novel was published in march 19th 2012, and was written by jonah lehrer. Collapsing the layers separating the neuron from the finished symphony, imagine reveals the deep inventiveness of the human mind, and its essential. Chapter summaries and commentary by peg robinson available from rakuten kobo. Thereafter, he built a media career that integrated science and humanities content to address broad aspects of human behaviour.
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