I gave them an exam, that's what. That and long boring lecturings at 8am on pattern formation in the nervous system. But otherwise, I've had them blogging, so we can take a peek into the brain of a typical college student and see what actually engages them.
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Porn.
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Synesthesia (again—blame Eagleman, who came to talk to the class).
I understand these are all the things all college students everywhere are contemplating.
(Also on FtB)
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