{"title":"Andy Clark","description":"\u003cp\u003eAndy Clark is a celebrated figure in the realm of cognitive science and philosophy, known for his groundbreaking work that bridges the gap between mind, body, and technology. His writings delve into the intricate workings of human cognition and its interactions with the external world, making complex theories accessible and engaging for readers of all backgrounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his notable book, \u003cem\u003eThe Experience Machine\u003c\/em\u003e, Clark invites us to explore the profound implications of cognitive science in our everyday lives. This book is an enlightening journey through the co-evolution of minds and machines, urging us to rethink how we perceive experiences and consciousness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a science enthusiast, a philosophy aficionado, or someone curious about the mysteries of the human mind, Andy Clark’s works offer an insightful and thought-provoking experience. His contributions to the fields of Science \u0026amp; Nature are not just educational; they also inspire a deeper understanding of our place in a technologically advanced world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-experience-machine-by-andy-clark-9780141990583","title":"The Experience Machine","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA grand new vision of cognitive science that explains how our minds build our worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor as long as we've studied the mind, we've believed that information flowing from our senses determines what our mind perceives. But as our understanding has advanced in the last few decades, a hugely powerful new view has flipped this assumption on its head. The brain is not a passive receiver, but an ever-active predictor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt the forefront of this cognitive revolution is widely acclaimed philosopher and cognitive scientist Andy Clark, who has synthesised his ground-breaking work on the predictive brain to explore its fascinating mechanics and implications. Among the most stunning of these is the realisation that experience itself, because it is guided by prior expectation, is a kind of controlled hallucination. We don't passively take in the world around us; instead, our mind is constantly making and refining predictions about what we expect to see. This even applies to our bodies, as the way we experience pain and other states is shaped by our expectations, and this has broader implications for the understanding and treatment of conditions from PTSD to schizophrenia to medically unexplained symptoms. From the most mundane experiences to the most sublime, it is our predictions that sculpt our experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA landmark study of cognitive science, \u003cem\u003eThe Experience Machine\u003c\/em\u003e lays out the extraordinary explanatory power of the predictive brain for our lives, mental health, and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342755451116,"sku":"9780141990583","price":27.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/14707813482238.jpg?v=1743940124"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/andy-clark.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}