Chater, Nick

The Mind is Flat: The Illusion of Mental Depth and The Improvised Mind

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ISBN 13:: 9780241208779
author:: Chater, Nick
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Penguin Books Ltd
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2019
Pages:: 272
Dimensions:: 19.8 x 12.9 x 1.6 centimetres (0
Genre:: Nonfiction, Psychology, Cognitive,
Condition:: New
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The Mind Is Flat challenges our long-held assumptions about the workings of the human mind. Nick Chater, a leading behavioural scientist, reveals that our thoughts, desires, and beliefs are not the result of a hidden inner life, but rather are generated in the moment. Drawing on new research in neuroscience, behavioural psychology, and perception, Chater shows that our minds are not as complex as we think, and that unconscious thought is a myth.

This groundbreaking book offers a fresh perspective on human behaviour, explaining why our political beliefs, personal preferences, and romantic attractions are often inconsistent and changeable. Through mind-bending visual examples and counterintuitive experiments, Chater demonstrates that we are all characters of our own creation, constantly improvising our behaviour based on our past experiences.

By understanding how our minds really work, Chater argues that we can gain a new sense of freedom and liberation. This is a book that will make you think differently about yourself and the world around you.

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