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MeditationMagazine | Feature

The Mindful Scalpel

Can advancements in neuroscience make us happier and more compassionate? Jeff Greenwald visits neurosurgeon Dr. Katrina Firlik to investigate the relationship between the material mind and its spiritual potential.

By Jeff Greenwald

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