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Brain Quote by Mark Pagel

“[Language allows you] to implant a thought from your mind…” quote by Mark Pagel — Download Open image

“[Language allows you] to implant a thought from your mind directly into someone else's mind, and they can attempt to do the same to you, without either of you having to perform surgery.”

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