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The Biological Mind
Alan Jasanoff
How Brain, Body, and Environment Collaborate to Make Us Who We Are
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◷ 28 Minutes
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The Biological Mind (2018) debunks the “cerebral mystique,” the commonly held belief that our brains are somehow completely independent from our bodies and our surroundings. Using the latest insights from neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy, this approachable primer demonstrates that what you see as yourself is much more complex than you thought.
About the author
Dr. Alan Jasanoff is a professor of Biological Engineering, Brain and Cognitive Sciences at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. His lab at the McGovern Institute for Brain Research produces some of the world’s most cutting-edge research into neuroscience and brain functioning.
Who might enjoy this content?
- Science buffs looking to keep up with the latest research
- Armchair philosophers curious about questions of consciousness
- Psychonauts seeking to understand their own minds
