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Human : the science behind what makes us unique
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Human : the science behind what makes us unique

Author: Michael S Gazzaniga
Publisher: New York : Ecco, ©2008.
Edition/Format:   Book : English : 1st edView all editions and formats
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One of the world's leading neuroscientists explores how best to understand the human condition by examining the biological, psychological, and highly social nature of our species within the social context of our lives. In Human, Gazzaniga explores a number of related issues, including what makes human brains unique, the importance of language and art in defining the human condition, the nature of human consciousness,  Read more...
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Genre/Form: Popular works
Material Type: Internet resource
Document Type: Book, Internet Resource
All Authors / Contributors: Michael S Gazzaniga
ISBN: 9780060892883 0060892889
OCLC Number: 232153674
Description: xii, 447 p. ; 24 cm.
Contents: The basics of human life: Are human brains unique? --
Would a chimp make a good date? --
Navigating the social world: Big brains and expanding social relationships --
The moral compass within --
I feel your pain --
The glory of being human: What's up with the arts? --
We all act like dualists: the converter function --
Is anybody there? --
Beyond current constraints: Who needs flesh?
Responsibility: Michael S. Gazzaniga.
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One of the world's leading neuroscientists explores how best to understand the human condition by examining the biological, psychological, and highly social nature of our species within the social context of our lives. In Human, Gazzaniga explores a number of related issues, including what makes human brains unique, the importance of language and art in defining the human condition, the nature of human consciousness, and even artificial intelligence.

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