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Understanding the Definition of Thoughts and Sensations
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The podcast delves into neurobiology and defines sensations as the process of converting mechanical or chemical information into electrical and chemical signals for the brain to understand. It also defines thoughts as perceptions that incorporate data from the past, present, and future.
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