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The majority of human beings live their whole lives unaware that they are only seeing a limited cone of vision at any moment.

David Eagleman

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David Eagleman
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: April 25
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Neuroscientist
Psychologist
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University Teacher
Albuquerque
New Mexico
David M Eagleman
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