![]() ![]() This book is a gem." - Robert Sapolsky, New York Times bestselling author of "Behave and Why Zebras Don't Get Ulcers" In addition to being an intellectual pleasure, this is an aesthetic one as well – House writes like a dream, with great drollness and elegance of phrase. "In "Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness", Patrick House explores intensely interesting, beautifully provocative ideas about the neurobiology of consciousness. Mixing science, metaphors, and philosophy, House provides elegant frameworks for ways to think about thinking.” -Kirkus Reviews ![]() “An exploration of the possibilities of consciousness.investigations recall Oliver Sacks. This is bursting with insight." - Publishers Weekly This remarkable book fosters a sense of mystery and wonder about the strangeness of the relationship between our inner selves and our environment. Neuroscientist and author Patrick House describes complex concepts in accessible terms, weaving brain science, technology, gaming, analogy, and philosophy into a tapestry that illuminates how the brain works and what enables consciousness. ![]() ![]() "Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness" offers a brilliant overview of the state of modern consciousness research in twenty brief, revealing chapters. A concise, elegant, and thought-provoking exploration of the mystery of consciousness and the functioning of the brain.ĭespite decades of research, remarkable imagery, and insights from a range of scientific and medical disciplines, the human brain remains largely unexplored. ![]()
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