Alison Gopnik
1955
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Biography
Alison Gopnik is an American psychologist and writer known for her research on child development and philosophy. She is a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley. Gopnik has written numerous books and articles on cognitive development, including 'The Scientist in the Crib' and 'The Philosophical Baby.' She is widely recognized for her work on how young children learn, think, and imagine the world around them.
Famous Quotes (5)
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Babies and young children are like the R&D division of the human species.
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The amazing thing about young children is that they're like the R&D division of the human species.
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Little children are the world's greatest and most dedicated scientists.
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The baby's mind is not a blank slate; it's more like a magpie's nest.
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We learn by watching the grown-ups around us. But sometimes the kids' theories are better than the adults'.