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Your Brain Is (Almost) Perfect - by Read Montague (Paperback)
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Highlights
- "A fascinating introduction" (Steven Pinker) to the science of decision-making One of the leading thinkers in the computational neuroscience revolution offers a brilliant new perspective on the mind's decision-making process.
- About the Author: Read Montague is a professor in the department of neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine, director of the Human Neuroimaging Lab, and director of the Center for Theoretical Neuroscience.
- 352 Pages
- Psychology, Cognitive Psychology & Cognition
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Book Synopsis
"A fascinating introduction" (Steven Pinker) to the science of decision-making One of the leading thinkers in the computational neuroscience revolution offers a brilliant new perspective on the mind's decision-making process. Why do we make the choices we make? How can science explain free will? If our brains are like slow computers originally programmed for survival with goals like food, water, and sex, why do we make choices that go against our own biological best interests? Where do values come from? What role do emotions play? From how we decide what we consume to the romantic, ethical, and financial choices we make, Read Montague guides readers through a new approach to the mind that is both entertaining and illuminating.Review Quotes
?A fascinating introduction to an important new area of research in the science of the mind.?
?Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor, Harvard University; "The Blank Slate"
?Compelling?Montague knows that cool reason is not enough to explain decisions.?
?Antonio Damasio, University of Southern California; author of "Descartes? Error"
?A gripping story of what makes me, me.?
?Patricia Churchland, MacArthur ?genius? award winner
?I consider Read to be quite exceptional.?
?Francis Crick, Nobel Laureate, co-discoverer of DNA
aA fascinating introduction to an important new area of research in the science of the mind.a
aSteven Pinker, Johnstone Professor, Harvard University; "The Blank Slate"
aCompellinga]Montague knows that cool reason is not enough to explain decisions.a
aAntonio Damasio, University of Southern California; author of "Descartesa Error"
aA gripping story of what makes me, me.a
aPatricia Churchland, MacArthur ageniusa award winner
aI consider Read to be quite exceptional.a
aFrancis Crick, Nobel Laureate, co-discoverer of DNA
A fascinating introduction to an important new area of research in the science of the mind.
Steven Pinker, Johnstone Professor, Harvard University; "The Blank Slate"
CompellingMontague knows that cool reason is not enough to explain decisions.
Antonio Damasio, University of Southern California; author of "Descartes Error"
A gripping story of what makes me, me.
Patricia Churchland, MacArthur genius award winner
I consider Read to be quite exceptional.
Francis Crick, Nobel Laureate, co-discoverer of DNA
About the Author
Read Montague is a professor in the department of neuroscience at Baylor College of Medicine, director of the Human Neuroimaging Lab, and director of the Center for Theoretical Neuroscience. He is currently a fellow at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton.Dimensions (Overall): 8.18 Inches (H) x 5.94 Inches (W) x .75 Inches (D)
Weight: .7 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 352
Genre: Psychology
Sub-Genre: Cognitive Psychology & Cognition
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Format: Paperback
Author: Read Montague
Language: English
Street Date: October 1, 2007
TCIN: 92119685
UPC: 9780452288843
Item Number (DPCI): 247-15-1259
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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