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Memory is all we have

Eric Kandel’s remarkable contributions have not only transformed neuroscience but have also inspired a generation to embrace the challenges of learning and discovery.

At just nine years old, Kandel witnessed the violent upheaval of Kristallnacht, an event that not only forced his family to flee but also seared into his memory the profound impacts of trauma and loss. This fascination with the interplay between individual psychology and historical movements ignited a deeper curiosity about the workings of the mind, prompting a pivotal shift from the study of history to the burgeoning field of neurobiology. His memoir, In Search of Memory, not only chronicles his scientific journey but also how his personal experiences -- shaped by the darkest chapters of human history -- fueled his quest to comprehend the mind.

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