# The interpreter is a device that creates explanations for our behavior by Michael Gazzaniga > "The interpreter is a device that creates explanations for our behavior." > **— Michael Gazzaniga**, *The Mind's Past / split-brain writings, wording candidate* Verification Status: Unverified — exact wording/source has not yet been independently confirmed against a primary source; source clue: The Mind's Past / split-brain writings, wording candidate.