Description
Neuroscientist Anil Seth presents a groundbreaking exploration into the nature of consciousness and the self, challenging conventional wisdom with a compelling new scientific theory. Drawing on decades of research and interdisciplinary collaboration, Seth argues that our conscious experiences are not passive perceptions but active predictions generated by our brains, deeply intertwined with our bodies and the world around us. This accessible yet profound work delves into the intricate mechanisms of the mind, offering a "controlled hallucination" model of reality that demystifies subjective experience without resorting to mysticism or simplistic computation. Prepare to question what it means to be you as Seth guides you through the latest scientific insights into the most intimate and mysterious aspect of existence.
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paperback
Faber & Faber, Limited
Published Jan 1, 2021
368 pages
ISBN: 9780571337705
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First Published
2021
Language
eng
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