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How do neurons turn into minds? How does physical "stuff". Atoms, molecules, chemicals, and cells- create the vivid and various worlds inside our heads? The problem of consciousness has gnawed at us for millennia. In the last century there have been massive breakthroughs that have rewritten the science of the brain, and yet the puzzles faced by the ancient Greeks are still present. In The Consciousness Instinct, the neuroscience pioneer Michael S. Gazzaniga puts the latest research in conversation with the history of human thinking about the mind, giving a big-picture view of what science has revealed about consciousness

Michael S. Gazzaniga, one of the most important neuroscientists of the twentieth century, gives us an exciting behind-the-scenes look at his seminal work on that unlikely couple, the right and left brain. Foreword by Steven Pinker. In the mid-twentieth century, Michael S. Gazzaniga, “the father of cognitive neuroscience,” was part of a team of pioneering neuroscientists who developed the now foundational split-brain brain theory: the notion that the right and left hemispheres of the brain can act independently from one another and have different strengths. In Tales from Both Sides of the Brain, Gazzaniga tells the impassioned story of his life in science and his decades-long journey to understand how the separate spheres of our brains communicate and miscommunicate with their separate agendas. By turns humorous and moving, Tales from Both Sides of the Brain interweaves Gazzaniga’s scientific achievements with his reflections on the challenges and thrills of working as a scientist. In his engaging and accessible style, he paints a vivid portrait not only of his discovery of split-brain theory, but also of his comrades in arms—the many patients, friends, and family who have accompanied him on this wild ride of intellectual discovery.

This fifth edition serves as a comprehensive reference in cognitive neuroscience, incorporating the latest advancements in the field. It explores the intricate connections between the nervous system's structural and physiological mechanisms and the complexities of the mind. With entirely new content, it continues to set benchmarks for understanding the biological foundations of cognitive processes, making it an essential resource for researchers and students alike.

Modeled on classic volumes that shaped an evolving field, this major reference documents and defines cognitive neuroscience. With ninety-two original contributions, it offers comprehensive coverage from the molecular level to human conscious experience, exploring the relationship between the brain's structural and physiological mechanisms and the psychological reality of the mind. Key sections include Molecular and Cellular Plasticity, Neural and Psychological Development, Sensory Systems, Motor Systems, Attention, Memory, Language, Thought and Imagery, Emotion, Evolutionary Perspectives, and Consciousness, each led by distinguished editors. This handbook is an invaluable resource, addressing the challenges of a rapidly growing discipline with a clear focus: intelligible, up-to-date theories of mental processes grounded in the latest brain science findings. The integration within this volume lays a foundation for future cognitive neuroscientists. Esteemed figures like George A. Miller and Sir Roger Penrose commend its comprehensive and authoritative articles, emphasizing its importance for anyone wishing to stay informed in this dynamic field. Eric R. Kandel highlights its thoughtful selection of reviews relevant to current research, making it a much-needed resource for students and professionals alike.

The prevailing orthodoxy in brain science is that since physical laws govern our physical brains, physical laws therefore govern our behaviour and even our conscious selves. Free will is meaningless, goes the mantra; we live in a 'determined' world. Not so, argues the renowned neuroscientist Michael S. Gazzaniga as he explains how the mind, 'constrains' the brain just as cars are constrained by the traffic they create. Writing with what Steven Pinker has called 'his trademark wit and lack of pretension,' Gazzaniga ranges across neuroscience, psychology and ethics to show how incorrect it is to blame our brains for our behaviour. Even given the latest insights into the physical mechanisms of the mind, he explains, we are responsible agents who should be held accountable for our actions, because responsibility is found in how people interact, not in brains. An extraordinary book, combining a light touch with profound implications, Who's in Charge? is a lasting contribution from one of the leading thinkers of our time.

What happened along the evolutionary trail that made humans so unique? In his accessible style, Michael Gazzaniga pinpoints the change that made us thinking, sentient humans different from our predecessors. He explores what makes human brains special, the importance of language and art in defining the human condition, the nature of human consciousness, and even artificial intelligence.

Exploring the intricate interplay between biology, psychology, and social dynamics, a leading neuroscientist delves into the fundamentally social nature of humanity. The author presents insights into how these interconnected aspects shape our understanding of the human condition, offering a comprehensive perspective on what it means to be human.

This third edition uses an interdisciplinary approach to understanding how the human mind works. Throughout the text, clinical case studies are presented to humanise the scientific content.

Was macht Menschsein wirklich aus? Ist ein Embryo erst dann ein Mensch, wenn sich erste Hirnstrukturen herausgebildet haben? Definiert der Hirntod die Nicht-mehr-Existenz eines Menschen? Wäre es legitim, mittels Pränataldiagnostik und Gentechnik den 'idealen Menschen' zu schaffen? Der Neurowissenschaftler Michael S. Gazzaniga beantwortet brisante ethische Fragen und untersucht, auf welche Weise die Möglichkeiten der modernen Wissenschaften unser Menschsein beeinflussen. Eine faszinierende Neubetrachtung der uralten Frage: 'Was ist der Mensch?'

Widely considered to be the father of cognitive neuroscience, the author examines "lifespan neuroethics." He also addresses the medical ethics challenges confronting modern society at the dawn of the 21st century

Each edition of this classic reference has proved to be a benchmark in the developing field of cognitive neuroscience. The third edition of The Cognitive Neurosciences continues to chart new directions in the study of the biologic underpinnings of complex cognition -- the relationship between the structural and physiological mechanisms of the nervous system and the psychological reality of the mind. Every chapter is new and each section has new participants. Features of the third edition include research that maps biological changes directly to cognitive changes; a new and integrated view of sensory systems and perceptual processes; the presentation of new developments in plasticity; recent research on the cognitive neuroscience of false memory, which reveals the constructive nature of memory retrieval; and new topics in the neuroscientific study of emotion, including the "social brain." The new final section, "Perspectives and New Directions," discusses a wide variety of topics that point toward the future of this vibrant and exciting field.

Major principles and contemporary themes drive this narrative overview of the field touching on the latest ideas and findings in biological, cognitive, social, developmental, personality, and clinical psychology. Gazzaniga and Heatherton provide the latest insights on a wide array of topics and issues including the growth of children's minds, the ways we learn, the impact of serious head injuries on behavior, the reasons why we discriminate against one another, the possibility of changing our personalities, and the causes and treatments of psychological disorders.

Winner of the 2002 William James Book Award, this influential work has significantly advanced the field of cognitive neuroscience by integrating diverse research and ideas from neuroscience and psychology. The second edition showcases substantial progress in imaging and recording techniques, exploring the intricate relationship between the brain's structural and physiological mechanisms and the psychological aspects of the mind, from molecular processes to human consciousness. Most chapters in this edition are new, while those from the first edition have been thoroughly rewritten and updated. This comprehensive reference is now accessible online through MIT CogNet, enhancing its reach within the cognitive and brain sciences community. Key topics include plasticity, development, sensory systems, motor functions, attention, memory, language, thought, emotion, evolution, and consciousness, featuring contributions from leading experts in each area. This work serves as an essential resource for understanding the complexities of the mind and the underlying neural processes.

Why does the human brain insist on interpreting the world and constructing a narrative? This title shows how our mind and brain accomplish the amazing feat of constructing our past - a process clearly fraught with errors of perception, memory, and judgment. schovat popis

Modeled on the classic Neuroscience Study Program volumes which helped define an evolving field, The Cognitive Neurosciences is a major new reference that documents and defines the emerging field of cognitive neuroscience. The ninety-two original contributions provide comprehensive coverage - from the molecular level right up to human conscious experience - of one of the most interesting areas of modern science, namely the relationship between the structural and physiological mechanisms of the brain/nervous system and the psychological reality of mind. "Sections and section editors": Molecular and Cellular Plasticity, Ira Black. Neural and Psychological Development, Pasko Rakic. Sensory Systems, Colin Blakemore and J. Anthony Movshon. Strategies and Planning: Motor Systems, Emilio Bizzi. Attention, Michael Posner. Memory, Endel Tulving. Language, Steven Pinker. Thought and Imagery, Stephen M. Kosslyn. Emotion, Joseph E. LeDoux. Evolutionary Perspectives, Leda Cosmides and John Tooby. Consciousness, Daniel L. Schacter. "An extremely valuable handbook. Not only is its scope adequate to the challenge of this rapidly growing young discipline, but the focus is clear: intelligible, up-to-date theories of mental processes are grounded in the latest findings of the brain sciences. The integration provided in this handbook lays a foundation for the next generation of cognitive neuroscientists." -- George A. Miller, James S. McDonnell Distinguished University Professor of Psychology Emeritus, Princeton University. "The Cognitive Neurosciences" is a wonderfully comprehensive and up-to-date collection of authoritative articles. Istrongly recommend it to anyone who hopes to keep abreast with this fast-moving area of scientific enquiry--relating the brain and mind." -- Sir Roger Penrose, FRS, Rouse Ball, Professor of Mathematics, University of Oxford. "At last--a source book in Cognitive Neuroscience for our students! And for ourselves! This much needed book contains a thoughtful selection of reviews from all areas relevant to current research. [...] Michael Gazzaniga and his colleagues should be congratulated for an outstanding job." -- Eric R. Kandel, M.D. University Professor, Center for Neurobiology, Columbia University A Bradford Book