Satel , Lilienfeld

Brainwashed

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ISBN 13:
9780465062911
author:
Satel , Lilienfeld
format:
Paperback
publisher:
Basic Books
language:
English
Publication Year:
2015
Pages:
256
Dimensions:
20.8 x 13.7 x 2 cm
Genre:
Health, Family & Lifestyle, Psychology & Psychiatry, Neuropsychology
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£17.22

Description

Brainwashed: The Seductive Appeal of Mindless Neuroscience explores how neurotechnology is being used in various fields, from politics to court cases. However, this approach overlooks the complexities and limitations of the human brain. Neuroscience can provide valuable insights, but its applications are often ambiguous and misleading. Brain scans can reveal much about physical processes, yet fail to capture the full range of experiences and interactions between different brain regions. This narrow focus on biology alone risks undermining our understanding of selfhood, free will, and personal responsibility. By examining the limitations of neurotechnology, authors Sally Satel and Scott O. Lilienfeld shed light on the potential dangers of relying too heavily on these tools.

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