In Particular | Summary
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“In Particular” begins by introducing the concept of “Recognition in the body.” Byrne notes that this recognition, or consciousness, “moves like a swarm of bees: you know all / over at once.” This language evokes an image that many readers can relate to, the moment when something unclear or unknown becomes instantly clear or known. This feeling of sudden inspiration, or the commonly defined “a-ha” moment, cannot be predicted; it just happens. Byrne begins to explore the effect of this inspirational feeling, beginning in the second half of the...
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