Bibliograph

Consciousness and the brain, deciphering how the brain codes our thoughts, Stanislas Dehaene

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Consciousness and the brain, deciphering how the brain codes our thoughts, Stanislas Dehaene

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (pages 269-318) and index

Illustrations

photographsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Consciousness and the brain

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Stanislas Dehaene

Sub title

deciphering how the brain codes our thoughts

Summary

"In this lively book, Stanislas Dehaene describes the pioneering work his lab and the labs of other cognitive neuroscientists worldwide have accomplished in defining, testing, and explaining the brain events behind a conscious state. We can now pin down the neurons that fire when a person reports becoming aware of a piece of information and understand the crucial role unconscious computations play in how we make decisions. The emerging theory enables a test of consciousness in animals, babies, and those with severe brain injuries. A joyous exploration of the mind and its thrilling complexities, Consciousness and the Brain will excite anyone interested in cutting-edge science and technology and the vast philosophical, personal, and ethical implications of finally quantifying consciousness"--, Provided by publisher

Table Of Contents

The stuff of thought -- Consciousness enters the lab -- Fathoming unconscious depths -- What is consciousness good for? -- The signatures of a conscious thought -- Theorizing consciousness -- The ultimate test -- The future of consciousness

Target audience

adult

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Deciphering how the brain codes our thoughts

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