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QualityDialogue t1_j2fnkoe wrote

Phineas Gage (late 1800s) gave us a great input into this question. He got a pole stuck through his head and survived. However, his personality changed significantly after the event. It's considered a landmark case study in how mind and brain are deeply connected.

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QualityDialogue t1_j2ewb8x wrote

The cost of living is varies drastically across countries. If you're in a small and poor country, 5$ maybe a day's wage. A loaf of bread might then be much cheaper than in a country where the daily salary is 80$. Even though the exchange rate between countries means the loaf is much cheaper in the poor country, its not actually significantly cheaper for the average person living there.

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