Consciousness and the Brain: Deciphering How the Brain Codes

Consciousness and the Brain: Deciphering How the Brain Codes Our Thoughts

WINNER OF THE 2014 BRAIN PRIZEÂ

From the acclaimed author of Reading in the Brain and How We Learn, aÂ breathtaking look at the new science that can track consciousness deep in the brain

How does our brain generate a conscious thought? And why does so much of our knowledge remain unconscious? Thanks to clever psychological and brain-imaging experiments, scientists are closer to cracking this mystery than ever before.

In this lively book, Stanislas Dehaene describes the pioneering work his lab and the labs of other cognitive neuroscientists worldwide have accomplished in defining, testing, and explaining the brain events behind a conscious state. We can now pin down the neurons that fire when a person reports becoming aware of a piece of information and understand the crucial role unconscious computations play in how we make decisions. The emerging theory enables a test of consciousness in animals, babies, and those with severe brain injuries.

A joyous exploration of the mind and its thrilling complexities, Consciousness and the Brain will excite anyone interestedÂ in cutting-edge science and technology and the vast philosophical, personal, and ethical implications of finally quantifyingÂ consciousness.
Country USA
Brand Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer Penguin Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 0143126261_used
Color Black
ReleaseDate 2014-12-30
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780143126263

Country	USA
Brand	Random House Books for Young Readers
Manufacturer	Penguin Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	0143126261_used
Color	Black
ReleaseDate	2014-12-30
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780143126263

Consciousness and the Brain: Deciphering How the Brain Codes Our Thoughts

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