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Consciousness: Confessions Of A Romantic Reductionist-new
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In Which A Scientist Searches For An Empirical Explanation For Phenomenal Experience, Spurred By His Instinctual Belief That Life Is Meaningful.What Links Conscious Experience Of Pain, Joy, Color, And Smell To Bioelectrical Activity In The Brain? How Can Anything Physical Give Rise To Nonphysical, Subjective, Conscious States? Christof Koch Has Devoted Much Of His Career To Bridging The Seemingly Unbridgeable Gap Between The Physics Of The Brain And Phenomenal Experience. This Engaging Bookpart Scientific Overview, Part Memoir, Part Futurist Speculationdescribes Kochs Search For An Empirical Explanation For Consciousness. Koch Recounts Not Only The Birth Of The Modern Science Of Consciousness But Also The Subterranean Motivation For His Questhis Instinctual (If 'Romantic') Belief That Life Is Meaningful.Koch Describes His Own Groundbreaking Work With Francis Crick In The 1990S And 2000S And The Gradual Emergence Of Consciousness (Once Considered A 'Fringy' Subject) As A Legitimate Topic For Scientific Investigation. Present At This Paradigm Shift Were Koch And A Handful Of Colleagues, Including Ned Block, David Chalmers, Stanislas Dehaene, Giulio Tononi, Wolf Singer, And Others. Aiding And Abetting It Were New Techniques To Listen In On The Activity Of Individual Nerve Cells, Clinical Studies, And Brainimaging Technologies That Allowed Safe And Noninvasive Study Of The Human Brain In Action.Koch Gives Us Stories From The Front Lines Of Modern Research Into The Neurobiology Of Consciousness As Well As His Own Reflections On A Variety Of Topics, Including The Distinction Between Attention And Awareness, The Unconscious, How Neurons Respond To Homer Simpson, The Physics And Biology Of Free Will, Dogs, Der Ring Des Nibelungen, Sentient Machines, The Loss Of His Belief In A Personal God, And Sadness. All Of Them Are Signposts In The Pursuit Of His Lifes Workto Uncover The Roots Of Consciousness.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of the book 'Consciousness: Confessions of a Romantic Reductionist'? A: The book focuses on the search for an empirical explanation of consciousness, exploring how physical processes in the brain relate to subjective experiences.
- Q: Who is the author of this book and what is his background? A: The author is Christof Koch, a prominent scientist known for his work on the neurobiology of consciousness and his collaborations with notable figures like Francis Crick.
- Q: What can readers expect in terms of content structure? A: Readers can expect a blend of scientific overview, personal memoir, and speculative insights regarding consciousness and its implications.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone without a scientific background? A: Yes, the book is written in an accessible manner, making it suitable for general readers interested in the science of consciousness.
- Q: What significant themes are explored in the book? A: Themes include the relationship between brain activity and conscious experience, the nature of awareness, and the philosophical implications of consciousness.
- Q: How many pages does the book have and what is its binding type? A: The book has 181 pages and is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was 'Consciousness: Confessions of a Romantic Reductionist' published? A: The book was published on March 1, 2012.
- Q: What is the condition of the book when purchased? A: The book is sold in new condition.
- Q: Can you provide insights on the author's personal reflections included in the book? A: The author shares personal reflections on various topics, including free will, the unconscious, and his loss of belief in a personal God, enriching the scientific discussions.
- Q: What distinguishes this book from other works on consciousness? A: This book is distinguished by its unique combination of scientific research, personal narrative, and forward-looking speculation about the future of consciousness studies.