Slate magazine recently asked a panel of brain-geeks including Oliver Sacks, Patricia Churchland, Steven Pinker and me the following question: "Describe how your knowledge about the brain has affected the way you lead your daily life." Needless to say, hijinx ensue. You can read all about it right here.
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The Accidental Mind is a book by David J. Linden. It seeks to explain how brain evolution has given rise to those qualities that most profoundly shape our human experience. It was published by The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press in March, 2007 and a paperback edition was released in October, 2008.
Max Delbrück, a pioneer of molecular genetics, said, “Imagine that your audience has zero knowledge but infinite intelligence.” That sounds just about right. Let’s roll...
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