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The User Illusion

By Tor Norretranders

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The User Illusion

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As John Casti wrote, "Finally, a book that really does explain consciousness." This groundbreaking work by Denmark's leading science writer draws on psychology, evolutionary biology, information theory, and other disciplines to argue its revolutionary point: that consciousness represents only an infinitesimal fraction of our ability to process information. Although we are unaware of it, our brains sift through and discard billions of pieces of data in order to allow us to understand the world around us. In fact, most of what we call thought is actually the unconscious discarding of information. What our consciousness rejects constitutes the most valuable part of ourselves, the "Me" that the "I" draws on for most of our actions--fluent speech, riding a bicycle, anything involving expertise. No wonder that, in this age of information, so many of us feel empty and dissatisfied. As engaging as it is insightful, this important book encourages us to rely more on what our instincts and our senses tell us so that we can better appreciate the richness of human life.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Edition:
illustrated
Number of Pages:
480
Release Date:
1999-08-26
Publication Date:
1999-08-01
Publisher:
Penguin Publishing Group
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
0140230122
ISBN13:
9780140230123
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
[email protected]
Minimum Reading Age:
18
Maximum Reading Age:
99
Weight:
366 g
Height:
130 cm
Width:
198 cm
Thickness:
30 cm
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