Famous 20th Century Neuroscientists

Birthdate: January 6, 1915

Sun Sign: Capricorn

Birthplace: Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States

Died: September 30, 2001

Born to rich Catholic parents, John Lilly spent his childhood treating science as a hobby. While studying medicine, he performed gruelling medical experiments on himself. He later invented isolating floatation tanks, studied bottlenose dolphins, and researched on psychedelic drug-induced near-death experiences. He also explored yoga and human consciousness.

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