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Poetry vs Science: The Heart's Function
43:40 - 49:18 (05:37)
The heart is often ascribed with emotions such as love and passion, yet its actual function is vastly different. Modern biology and neuroscience have helped us better understand the heart’s function but there remains a cultural fascination with the heart as the symbolic center of human emotions.
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The podcast discusses the complexity of the swallowing mechanism in the brain, how it is coordinated, and the different parts of the brain that are involved in the process.
43:40 - 45:11 (01:30)
Swallowing
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The podcast discusses the complexity of the swallowing mechanism in the brain, how it is coordinated, and the different parts of the brain that are involved in the process.
ChapterPoetry vs Science: The Heart's Function
Episode#297 – Jonathan Reisman: The Human Body – From Sex & Sperm to Hands & Heart
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The heart is often associated with love, passion, and life, but in reality, its main function is to pump blood throughout the body.
45:11 - 49:18 (04:06)
Heart Symbolism
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The heart is often associated with love, passion, and life, but in reality, its main function is to pump blood throughout the body. Despite this disconnect, the heart remains a powerful symbol in art and culture.