Being You

Name: Being You
Brand: Faber & Faber
SKU: 9780571337729
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A New Science of Consciousness (The Sunday Times Bestseller)

By Professor Anil Seth

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( 3,880 ratings, 452 reviews)

Summary

Being You by Professor Anil Seth explores the science of consciousness, offering a new perspective on how our brains construct our sense of self. The author delves into the latest research in neuroscience to explain how perception, emotion, and our unique experiences shape the way we perceive reality. It provides a compelling and accessible look at the mysteries of the human mind.
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Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by the mysteries of consciousness and want to explore the cutting-edge science behind our sense of self. Professor Anil Seth offers a compelling and accessible dive into how our brains construct the experience of being alive, blending neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy.

Being You

Anil Seth's radical new theory of consciousness challenges our understanding of perception and reality, doing for brain science what Dawkins did for evolutionary biology.

The Sunday Times bestselling Being You is an accessible, inspiring and eye-opening exploration of the brain by one of the most remarkable pioneers working in science today.

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Being You is not as simple as it sounds. Somehow, within each of our brains, billions of neurons work to create our conscious experience. How does this happen? Why do we experience life in the first person?

After over twenty years researching the brain, world-renowned neuroscientist Anil Seth puts forward a radical new theory of consciousness and self. His unique theory of what it means to 'be you' challenges our understanding of perception and reality and it turns what you thought you knew about yourself on its head.

'Beautifully written, crystal clear, deeply insightful.' - DAVID EAGLEMAN, author of Livewired

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Being You by Professor Anil Seth has been praised for its insightful and accessible exploration of consciousness. Reviewers highlight Seth's engaging writing style and his ability to make complex scientific concepts understandable to a wide audience. The book is celebrated for its thought-provoking ideas and the author's expertise in the field of neuroscience.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780571337729

Publisher: Faber & Faber

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Faber & Faber

Edition: Main

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 304g

Pages: 368

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About the Author

Anil Seth is a leading British researcher in the field of consciousness science. He is Professor of Cognitive and Computational Neuroscience and Co-Director of the Sackler Centre for Consciousness Science at the University of Sussex. He writes regularly for New Scientist, Guardian and the BBC, and has been interviewed on Radio 4's The Life Scientific. His TED talk on consciousness has been viewed over 10 million times; he is currently a Wellcome Trust Engagement Fellow.
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