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homunculus

a diminutive or miniature human being; a small artificially created person;
also: area of the cerebral cortex associated with sensory receptors in the skin

Sightings:

A range of meaning

Horse manure and a bag of bones

How many angels can dance on the stage at the Cartesian Theatre ?

Beast People and Things

Does Jar Jar have any friends?

Cartography in the brain:
Dr. Penfield's map -- Explaining phantom limb pain

Visualize your neural activity
What does yours look like?

A little man with big fingers

A manikin in the sky

Wanted: a kernel of hot endeavor

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