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Nomination created on January 5, 2026
Get Stanislas Dehaene @standehaene.bsky.social on The Giants Shoulder!

Chercheur en neurosciences cognitives

A Neuroscience podcast. Each week I talk with experts on a range of topics from consciousness and neuroplasticity to evolution and everything in between. I have a particular interest in consciousness and understanding our inner subjective conscious experience. Evan has a Neuroscience degree from Trinity College Dublin and is the co-founder of 2 (failed) edtech startups. He is a professional tennis coach and Triathlete enthusiast.
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