Jung, Min W.

A Brain for Innovation: The Neuroscience of Imagination and Abstract Thinking

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ISBN 13:: 9780231213363
author:: Jung, Min W.
format:: Hardback
publisher:: Columbia University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2024
Pages:: 240
Dimensions:: 23.6 x 15.5 x 2.3 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Psychology, Cognitive,
Condition:: New
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A Brain for Innovation: The Neuroscience of Imagination and Abstract Thinking by Min W. Jung Understanding human innovation is a complex task, but one that has enabled us to build global civilizations and shape our environment. This capacity for innovation is rooted in our exceptional ability for imagination and high-level abstraction. Min W. Jung explores the neural basis of these abilities, shedding light on the neural underpinnings of imagination and abstract thinking. Recent advances in neuroscience have demystified the processes underlying these capacities, and Jung examines key discoveries concerning the hippocampus and neural circuits. He also considers how these capacities might have evolved and possible futures for intelligence. By bringing together findings in neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, and artificial intelligence, Jung develops a unified perspective on the mechanisms of imagination, abstract thought, and creativity. This book presents cutting-edge neuroscientific research in an accessible way, making it an essential read for anyone interested in the biological basis of human innovation.

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