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  • Psychology 101 (Part 1) - Your Mind: The Most Complex Thing in the Universe

    By Emily TownerJun 5, 2025
    PSYCHOLOGY

    Here’s something that’ll blow your mind: according to astronomer Owen Gingerich, while outer space is mind-bogglingly vast, the human brain is actually the most complex physical object we know of in the entire cosmos. Think about that for a second. Forget black holes and distant galaxies—the most intricate thing we’ve discovered is sitting right between your ears.

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