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title: "“When the central lateral thalamus was stimulated, the monkeys woke…"
date: 2020-02-14
source: facebook
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# “When the central lateral thalamus was stimulated, the monkeys woke…

*February 14, 2020 · Facebook*

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[https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/tiny-area-of-the-brain-could-enable-consciousness/amp](https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/tiny-area-of-the-brain-could-enable-consciousness/amp){target="_blank"}
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"When the central lateral thalamus was stimulated, the monkeys woke up and their brain function resumed --- even though they were STILL UNDER ANESTHESIA. Seconds after the scientists switched off the stimulation, the monkeys went right back to sleep"
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