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The Brain Explorer

2001
Your Brain is the centerpiece of your existence. Functionally, it can be split into two distinct categories that complement each other in all activities of your day. The Brain that powers you, that mesh of flesh is one of the most complex organs in your body, and also one of the most responsive. It is a thing that can be weighed, measured, looked at, and studied. On the surface, most human brains look pretty much the same: light-pink-and-grayish-white, wrinkled, and squishy. Alternatively, your mind is open and free. It is a window into all that is thought, and uses the physical attributes of your brain to function. You can't pick up a mind, toss it into a jar, and label it. Humans are conscious beings. We share a common experience of a sense of self, of conscious awareness - a trait some believe is uniquely human - yet the quest to explain consciousness is one of the last remaining great adventures of science, philosophy, and religion. Here on The Brain Explorer, as humans, we explore the Brain, the Mind, physical & psychological, in an interactive method using a wide range of resources. And of course, as a human yourself, you're fully entitled to explore with others, even those who are over 13,500 miles away. Just be sure to check out the Interactive section of the site, because with over 20 activities you can participate in with other brain-holders, your brain will never get dull.