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We are starting to teach molecules to “think” – and it is bringing us closer to working out what a mind really is, discovers Conor Feehly W E ALL struggle with self-control sometimes. We tell ourselves only one more piece of chocolate, one more glass of wine, one more episode of a binge-worthy series before bed, but then carry on regardless. But who, or what, even is this “self” engaging in this push and pull, before giving in to temptation? The cells in our gut somehow collaborate with those in our brain and hands to reach for the chocolate bar, the wine bottle or the “next episode” button. …
摘自《新科学家》(New Scientist)第3582期 · 2026年2月14日,Conor Feehly。仅引用开头一小段供了解文章,版权归原刊所有,全文请阅读原刊。