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Conscious : A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind by Annaka Harris (2019, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherHarperCollins
ISBN-100062906712
ISBN-139780062906717
eBay Product ID (ePID)5038915516
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Book TitleConscious : a Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind
Number of Pages144 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2019
TopicCognitive Science, Mindfulness & Meditation, Mind & Body, Free Will & Determinism
IllustratorYes
GenreBody, Mind & Spirit, Philosophy, Science
AuthorAnnaka Harris
FormatHardcover
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Item Height0.7 in
Item Weight7.2 Oz
Item Length7.8 in
Item Width5.3 in
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LCCN2020-302645
ReviewsI have read many, many great books on consciousness in my life as a neuroscientist. Lights On tops them all, hands down. It deals with unsolved questions and dizzying concepts with a graciousness and clarity that leaves the reader deeply satisfied., In Lights On Annaka Harris holds a mirror up to ourselves and the reflection she casts is wondrously unfamiliar. In salient prose that intertwines science and philosophy, Harris turns her joyful curiosity on the nature of awareness. Every sentence of this book works upon the next, delving the reader deeper into an exploration of consciousness. While most books that contemplate the mysteries of the universe make one feel small in comparison, Lights On gives the reader an undeniable sense of presence., Annaka Harris has a rare gift to breathe wonder into the familiar. In Lights On, her target is our very selves. She offers each reader the bracing pleasure of becoming an enigma, lucidly explains the experiments that underwrite her offer, and persuasively argues that one of the greatest mysteries of science may be sitting in your chair., Lights On offers the clearest, most compelling explanation that I've seen of consciousness. If you've ever wondered how you have the capacity to wonder, some fascinating insights await you in these pages., A fascinating book that literally illuminates the enduring mystery of consciousness. Harris makes the journey direct, clear, entertaining, and above all accessible--even to someone like me, who'd never before gotten my head around this complex topic., Annaka Harris has a rare gift to breathe wonder into the familiar. In Conscious, her target is our very selves. She offers each reader the bracing pleasure of becoming an enigma, lucidly explains the experiments that underwrite her offer, and persuasively argues that one of the greatest mysteries of science may be sitting in your chair., Lights On is a delectable introduction to a fundamental mystery that science has been struggling with since antiquity., I have read many, many great books on consciousness in my life as a neuroscientist. Conscious tops them all, hands down. It deals with unsolved questions and dizzying concepts with a graciousness and clarity that leaves the reader deeply satisfied., Lights On is a fascinating book that literally illuminates the enduring mystery of consciousness. Harris makes the journey direct, clear, entertaining, and above all accessible--even to someone like me, who'd never before gotten my head around this complex topic., A remarkably focused, concise and provocative overview of the 'problem of Mind.' Written with great clarity, she gives readers unfamiliar with the debate a chance to see the fault lines defining modern discussions about the nature of consciousness., A delectable introduction to a fundamental mystery that science has been struggling with since antiquity., In Lights On Annaka Harris provides a remarkably focused, concise and provocative overview of the 'problem of Mind.' Written with great clarity, she gives readers unfamiliar with the debate a chance to see the fault lines defining modern discussions about the nature of consciousness., Annaka Harris expertly and eloquently explores one of the deepest questions the human mind has ever grappled with: itself. Harris turns the light inward, encouraging us to reflect on how we reflect as she clearly presents the prevailing theories of consciousness., Lights On is a beautiful, clear, and thoughtful examination of the imponderable topic of consciousness., Wild ideas are on the table--you'll come away with an appreciation of the major conflicts and the high stakes that come with any attempt to understand how consciousness really works., Harris holds a mirror up to ourselves and the reflection she casts is wondrously unfamiliar. In salient prose that intertwines science and philosophy, Harris turns her joyful curiosity on the nature of awareness. Every sentence of this book works upon the next, delving the reader deeper into an exploration of consciousness. While most books that contemplate the mysteries of the universe make one feel small in comparison, Conscious gives the reader an undeniable sense of presence., Lights On is one of those books that fundamentally shifts the way you think about reality. Consciousness is among the hardest concepts for humans to wrap their heads around, but Annaka Harris is a masterful explainer--she started by breaking my existing beliefs about the nature of consciousness and then she rebuilt them into a more nuanced, more complete, and more mind-bending understanding of what's really going on behind my eyes., The AI quest for artificial minds has transformed the mystery of consciousness into philosophy with a deadline. In this gem of a book, Annaka Harris tackles consciousness controversies with incisive rigor and clarity, in a style that's accessible and captivating, yet never dumbed down., Conscious offers the clearest, most compelling explanation that I've seen of consciousness. If you've ever wondered how you have the capacity to wonder, some fascinating insights await you in these pages., A user's guide to the scientific thinking on consciousness--delivering an assumption-shattering take on how we think about our mind, our self, and this very moment.
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal128.2
SynopsisNEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "If you've ever wondered how you have the capacity to wonder, some fascinating insights await you in these pages." --Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals As concise and enlightening as Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry, this mind-expanding dive into the mystery of consciousness is an illuminating meditation on the self, free will, and felt experience. What is consciousness How does it arise And why does it exist We take our experience of being in the world for granted. But the very existence of consciousness raises profound questions: Why would any collection of matter in the universe be conscious How are we able to think about this And why should we In this wonderfully accessible book, Annaka Harris guides us through the evolving definitions, philosophies, and scientific findings that probe our limited understanding of consciousness. Where does it reside, and what gives rise to it Could it be an illusion, or a universal property of all matter As we try to understand consciousness, we must grapple with how to define it and, in the age of artificial intelligence, who or what might possess it. Conscious offers lively and challenging arguments that alter our ideas about consciousness--allowing us to think freely about it for ourselves, if indeed we can., NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER "If you've ever wondered how you have the capacity to wonder, some fascinating insights await you in these pages." --Adam Grant, New York Times bestselling author of Originals As concise and enlightening as Seven Brief Lessons on Physics and Astrophysics for People in a Hurry , this mind-expanding dive into the mystery of consciousness is an illuminating meditation on the self, free will, and felt experience. What is consciousness? How does it arise? And why does it exist? We take our experience of being in the world for granted. But the very existence of consciousness raises profound questions: Why would any collection of matter in the universe be conscious? How are we able to think about this? And why should we? In this wonderfully accessible book, Annaka Harris guides us through the evolving definitions, philosophies, and scientific findings that probe our limited understanding of consciousness. Where does it reside, and what gives rise to it? Could it be an illusion, or a universal property of all matter? As we try to understand consciousness, we must grapple with how to define it and, in the age of artificial intelligence, who or what might possess it. Conscious offers lively and challenging arguments that alter our ideas about consciousness--allowing us to think freely about it for ourselves, if indeed we can.
LC Classification NumberBF311.H3527 2019
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- 23 Apr, 2020
Incredible.
I was disappointed when this book ended. I am re-reading it now which is on characteristic of me. Absolutely recommend this book. My other favorite book right now is by ORAGE called ‘on love and other psychological exercises’… I feel that it is also compatible. Both books are pertinent.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 05 Apr, 2020
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Overall, good experience.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 26 Aug, 2020
Great read
A must read primer on the topic of consciousness.Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
