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Kluge: The Haphazard Evolution Of The Human Mind
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How Is It That We Can Recognize Photos From Our High School Yearbook Decades Later, But Cannot Remember What We Ate For Breakfast Yesterday? And Why Are We Inclined To Buy More Cans Of Soup If The Sign Says Limit 12 Per Customer Rather Than Limit 4 Per Customer? In Kluge, Gary Marcus Argues Convincingly That Our Minds Are Not As Elegantly Designed As We May Believe. The Imperfections Result From A Haphazard Evolutionary Process That Often Proceeds By Piling New Systems On Top Of Old Onesand Those Systems Dont Always Work Well Together. The End Product Is A Kluge, A Clumsy, Cobbledtogether Contraption. Taking Us On A Tour Of The Essential Areas Of Human Experiencememory, Belief, Decision Making, Language, And Happinessmarcus Unveils A Fundamentally New Way Of Looking At The Evolution Of The Human Mind And Simultaneously Sheds Light On Some Of The Most Mysterious Aspects Of Human Nature.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Kluge: The Haphazard Evolution of the Human Mind'? A: The book explores the complexities and imperfections of the human mind, arguing that our cognitive abilities are the result of a haphazard evolutionary process.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Kluge' is Gary Marcus, a cognitive scientist.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 224 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This edition of 'Kluge' is a paperback.
- Q: When was 'Kluge' published? A: The book was published on April 7, 2009.
- Q: What are some key themes covered in 'Kluge'? A: Key themes include memory, belief, decision-making, language, and happiness.
- Q: Is this book suitable for someone interested in psychology? A: Yes, 'Kluge' is suitable for readers interested in psychology and the evolution of human cognition.
- Q: Can I find practical applications in this book? A: Yes, the book offers insights that can help readers understand human behavior and decision-making.
- Q: Is 'Kluge' a reprint edition? A: Yes, this is a reprint edition of the original book.
- Q: What makes 'Kluge' unique compared to other psychology books? A: Its unique perspective on the evolutionary aspects of the human mind sets it apart, providing a fresh look at cognitive science.