5 Quotes by Dylan Evans

The neuroscientist Joseph LeDoux has shown that the same neural mechanisms mediate the fear response in all sorts of animals, from pigeons and rats to cats and humans. The idea that other animals experience similar emotions to us is not anthropomorphism: it is based on sound scientific evidence.

I had found that universities were no different from any other large organisation; the same timid conformity, the same stifling bureaucracy, was equally present in those supposed temples of creative thought and free expression as in the most faceless corporation.

I expected us to be top five but when they announced third, I was shocked. We had some good swims, especially in the 200-yard medley relay. I was just glad to be there and see it happen.

Absolutely amazing. To come back from a shoulder injury from last year where he couldn't swim, it was amazing.

It's tough. Looking at our district, you've got at least three teams that will finish top five, top 10 in the state in both boys and girls.