Ball, Philip
The Book of Minds: How to Understand Ourselves and Other Beings, From Animals to Aliens
- ISBN 13:
- 9781529069143
- author:
- Ball, Philip
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Picador
- language:
- English
- Pages:
- 512
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 15.3 x 4.1 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Psychology, Cognitive,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Philip Ball explores the concept of minds beyond human intelligence, mapping the diverse ways that various sciences approach this question. By integrating insights from astronomy, biology, computer science, and neuroscience, he sheds new light on fundamental queries: the moral rights of animals, the potential for communication with non-human entities, and the implications of artificial intelligence on society.
Ball's investigation also delves into the human mind, examining its relationship with the brain and individuality. This comprehensive study of minds reveals the complexities of thought, consciousness, and free will, ultimately illuminating our own understanding of the human experience.
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