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ABOUT
Scientist in the field of neurological psychology whose research and books have investigated the basis of feelings and emotions. His 1994 book, Descartes' Error: Emotion, Reason and the Human Brain, won the Science et Vie prize and he is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the National Academy of Sciences' Institute of Medicine.He became a professor at the University of Southern California and heads the school's Brain and Creativity Institute.Like Paul Buza, he studied neurology.
BEFORE FAMEHe went to medical school at the University of Lisbon.
PERSONAL LIFEHe married a fellow scientist and professor.
Famous QuotesImagine, for example, birds. When they look out at the world, they have a sense that they are alive. If they are in pain, they can do something about it. If they have hunger or thirst, they can satisfy that. Its this basic feeling that there is life ticking away inside of you.
Scientist Antonio Damasio were born on Friday, in a leap year, birthstone is Amethyst, the seaon was Winter in the Chinese year of Monkey, it is 47 days until Antonio Damasio next birthday.
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Jan. 09 1753
