"The baby's mind is not a blank slate; it's more like a magpie's nest."
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About Alison Gopnik
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.
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