Alain Berthoz , Giselle Weiss

The Vicarious Brain, Creator of Worlds

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ISBN 13:: 9780674088955
author:: Alain Berthoz , Giselle Weiss
format:: HardBack
publisher:: Harvard University Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2017
Pages:: 224
Dimensions:: 14.7 x 2 x 21.6 cm
Genre:: Science & Nature, Biological Sciences, , Alain Berthoz, Giselle Weiss,The Vicarious Brain, Creator of Worlds,Harvard University Press,0674088956,Psychology: Professional & General,Cognitive Neuroscience & Cognitive Neuropsychology,Life Sciences - Neu
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The Vicarious Brain, Creator of Worlds by Alain Berthoz explores the concept of vicariance, which refers to the brain's ability to simulate and understand the world through internal models. This phenomenon is crucial for problem-solving, perception, and movement, as well as our sense of self and identity. Berthoz delves into the development of vicariance in children, examining how it emerges and matures over time. He also investigates the neural basis of this ability, including cognitive strategies for navigation and social consequences of disorders related to spatial vicariance. The author's comprehensive approach sheds light on the complex processes underlying our perception of reality. Through a combination of theoretical frameworks and empirical research, Berthoz provides a nuanced understanding of vicariance and its significance in various aspects of human cognition and behavior.

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