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Author: Stanislas Dehaene
Narrator: Ryan
Format: MP3
IBSN: 9780670025435
Language: English
Publish Date: 30/01/2014
Audiobook length: 31 min
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Why listen to Consciousness and the Brain
Listening to the summary audiobook of "Consciousness and the Brain" by Stanislas Dehaene is essential for anyone curious about the intricate relationship between our minds and the neural processes that underpin consciousness. Dehaene, a renowned neuroscientist, distills complex concepts into accessible insights, making it easier to understand how our brains generate conscious experiences. This summary offers a concise overview of cutting-edge research that bridges psychology and neuroscience, allowing listeners to grasp the foundations of human thought and perception in a time-efficient way, while also inspiring deeper inquiry into the mysteries of consciousness.
Key Insights from Consciousness and the Brain
- Consciousness is not a unitary phenomenon; it emerges from a network of brain processes that allow for selective attention and awareness. Dehaene argues for a neural correlate of consciousness that integrates information across different brain areas, emphasizing the importance of the global workspace model.
- The book explores the interplay between consciousness and cognitive processes, suggesting that unconscious information can influence decision-making and behavior without awareness. Dehaene highlights that while conscious thoughts are pivotal in complex reasoning, much of our mental activity occurs outside of conscious awareness, shaping our experiences subtly but significantly.
- Dehaene provides insights into how consciousness can be scientifically studied through behavioral experiments and neuroimaging. He emphasizes the role of learning, memory, and environmental context in shaping conscious experience, arguing for an evolving understanding of the mind and brain interaction.
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