“My college roommate was a philosopher,” so goes the story of Dr. Mark Cohen. Cohen’s isn’t one that involves an early onset of an existential crisis nor is it the typical hellish-roommate tale. On the contrary, engaging in philosophical discussions as an undergraduate helped spark Cohen’s interest in the human brain. A professor-in-residence at UCLA’s…
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In the animated Disney film Big Hero 6, the character Baymax is a loveable, squishy robot that resembles the Michelin Man and is programmed to be a sidekick and protector of the main character Hiro Hamada, a teen robotics engineer. Baymax is filled with air, which makes him exceptionally huggable and a hit with kids…
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