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A Brief Tour Of Human Consciousness: From Impostor Poodles To Purple Numbers
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How Can Some People Come To Believe That Their Poodle Is An Impostor? Or See Colors In Numbers? Internationally Acclaimed Neuroscientist, V.S. Ramachandran, Now Shares His Unique Insight Into Human Consciousness In An Entertaining, Inspiring, And Intellectually Dazzling Brief Tour Of The Ultimate Frontierthe Thoughts In Our Heads.A Brief Tour Of Human Consciousness Is Made Up Of Five Investigations Of The Greatest Mysteries Of The Brain. The First Chapter Shows How Amputees Feel Pain In Limbs They No Longer Have As It Introduces The Great Revolution Of Our Age: Neuroscience. The Second Chapter Walks Through The Way What We See Determines Our Thoughts, And Demonstrates The Counterintuitive Point That Believing Is In Fact Seeing. The Third Chapter Takes A Leap Beyond Cutting Edge Science To Audaciously Set Out A General Theory Of Beauty, Explaining Why, The World Over, Cultures Have Fundamentally Similar Notions Of What Is Attractive. The Fourth Chapter Explores The Bizarre World Of Synesthetes, People Who See Colors In Numbers, Textures In Smells, Sounds In Sights, And Flavors In Sounds. Finally, V. S. Ramachandran One Of The Foremost Brain Researchers In The World Today, Sums Up The Implications Of The Revolution In Our Understanding Of Consciousness, To Make A Fascinating Argument About Our Essential Sense Of Self And Its Distributed Nature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness' about? A: The book explores various aspects of human consciousness through five investigations, focusing on intriguing phenomena such as the perception of pain in amputees and synesthesia, where individuals perceive colors in numbers.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author is V.S. Ramachandran, an internationally acclaimed neuroscientist known for his contributions to the understanding of the brain and consciousness.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 208 pages.
- Q: What is the condition of the used book? A: The used book is in good condition.
- Q: What type of binding does the book have? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'A Brief Tour of Human Consciousness' published? A: The book was published on July 26, 2005.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the nature of consciousness, the relationship between perception and belief, and the universal notions of beauty across cultures.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in neuroscience? A: Yes, the book is well-suited for readers interested in neuroscience, as it provides insights into the workings of the brain in an accessible manner.
- Q: Are there any specific features of the book worth noting? A: One notable feature is its engaging style, which combines entertainment with intellectual exploration, making complex ideas more relatable.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the later print edition.