The plural of mind; refers to the elements of consciousness, thought, and mental faculties of multiple individuals or the various aspects of cognition.
From Old English 'gemynd' meaning memory, thought, or purpose, related to German 'minnen' (to love, remember). The modern psychological sense developed gradually from the medieval period through the Enlightenment as understanding of consciousness evolved.
The phrase 'great minds think alike' is often completed with 'but fools seldom differ,' highlighting humanity's complex relationship with conformity and intelligence. Neuroscience is revealing that no two minds are truly alike—each brain's neural connections are as unique as fingerprints, making the diversity of human thought even more remarkable.
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