The brain on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel

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In summary, the conversation discusses the use of Michelangelo's painting for the cover of a behavioral neuroscience text and the potential symbolism behind it. The participants debate whether the image is meant to represent a brain and what that could mean in terms of intelligence and knowledge. Some suggest that it may be a subtle critique of the Catholic Church. The conversation also touches on the historical understanding of the brain and its role in behavior.
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and here's thranzick. (he would never get tattoos or piercings like his cousin, he's extremely safe)

http://gladstone.uoregon.edu/~dpeters2/Croix/Being%20crazy.JPG
 
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