Archive for August, 2009

The Quest for Consciousness: A Neurobiological Approach (Hardcover)

From Scientific American
When he was still a student, Richard Feynman hinted at a career to come as a scientific wonderer when he wrote: “I wonder why. I wonder why. / I wonder why I wonder / I wonder why I wonder why / I wonder why I [...]

Consciousness

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Consciousness: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions) (Paperback)

Review
A very thought-provoking book. The Guardian
The last great mystery for science, consciousness has become a controversial topic. Consciousness: A Very Short Introduction challenges readers to reconsider key concepts such as personality, free will, and the soul. How can a physical brain create our experience of [...]

Quantum Enigma: Physics Encounters Consciousness (Paperback)

Review
“A remarkable and readable presentation of the basic mysteries of science, our universe, and human life. Critically important problems in our understanding are interestingly discussed with perception, depth, and careful objectivity.”–Charles Townes, winner of the Nobel Prize in Physics”Lively and thought-provoking.”–The Washington Times”This book is unique. The [...]

Consciousness: An Introduction (Paperback)

From Scientific American
If you?ve ever driven along a highway and suddenly realized that you have no memory of how you just got to a certain point, then you have some idea of what it?s like to be “in” and “out” of consciousness. Understanding the difference is the [...]