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why do we enjoy poetry From the perspective of neuroscience?

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why do we enjoy poetry From the perspective of neuroscience?
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RE: why do we enjoy poetry From the perspective of neuroscience?
January 25, 2019 at 1:50 am (This post was last modified: January 25, 2019 at 1:51 am by bennyboy.)
(January 25, 2019 at 12:08 am)Gae Bolga Wrote: You indicated that the mind didn't seem to be doing anything, or have any purpose, aside from qualia.

No, I didn't. I defined mind as mental experience, precluding things like breathing and heartbeats. However, upon further consideration, I know that very many people refer to the under-the-hood stuff as mind, as well.
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RE: why do we enjoy poetry From the perspective of neuroscience? - by bennyboy - January 25, 2019 at 1:50 am

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