Mark Changizi is a cognitive scientist who delves into the evolutionary origins of the human mind and its manifestations in culture and technology. His work explores the intricate connection between human cognition and natural principles, investigating how innate processes have shaped the development of language, music, and visual perception. Changizi's approach offers a fresh perspective on how our cognitive abilities have molded the world around us and how that world, in turn, continues to influence us. Through his writings, he makes complex scientific concepts accessible, encouraging readers to contemplate the essence of human existence and evolution.
"Expressly Human introduces an original theory that explains, from first principles, how the broad range of emotional expressions evolved, and provides a Rosetta Stone for human communication. It will revolutionize the way you see every social interaction, from deciding who gets the last slice of pizza to multimillion-dollar business negotiations, and change your definition of what makes us human"-- Provided by publisher