![]() ‘ A highly unusual but brilliant book…with a distinct voice that is fiercely unique. This book is a gem.’ – Robert Sapolsky, author of Behave and MacArthur Fellowship winner ![]() House repeatedly returns to a case in which a woman was undergoing brain surgery to address epilepsy. House PK, Vyas A, Sapolsky R (2011) Predator Cat Odors Activate Sexual Arousal. He’s written a collection of essays: Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness Consider different translations of a poem: Each has something relevant to say, but none can entirely capture the essence. 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. Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness St. ‘In Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness, Patrick House explores intensely interesting, beautifully provocative ideas about the neurobiology of consciousness. 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. ![]() This is bursting with insight.’ Publishers Weeklyĭespite decades of research, remarkable imagery, and insights from a range of scientific and medical disciplines, the human brain remains largely unexplored. A concise, elegant, and thought-provoking exploration of the mystery of consciousness and the functioning of the brain. ![]()
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