Self Illusion
Self Illusion by Bruce Hood, published by HarperCollins on May 14, 2013, explores the science behind the concept of self. This 368-page book delves into the idea that our perception of individuality and control over our thoughts and behaviors is an illusion shaped by various unconscious mechanisms. Hood, a recognized expert in neuroscience, examines how our understanding of self is influenced by both our evolutionary history and the social environments we inhabit.
Readers will find a blend of original research and insights into child development, as Hood takes them on a journey through the complexities of human behavior. The book discusses how our self-perception is constructed as a narrative by our brains, challenging the belief that we are fully in control of our identities. With a focus on contemporary influences such as social media, Self Illusion presents a thought-provoking examination of what it means to be an individual in today’s interconnected world.
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Wonderful. Illuminating. Full of insight, beauty and-humor.”–David Eagleman, author of Incognito and Sum
The Self Illusion is about the science of self-the truth behind the illusion that we all share, that we exist as individuals inside our bodies and are in control of our own thoughts and behaviours. Recent developments in neuroscience tell us that we consist of a multitude of unconscious mechanisms interpreting the world, yet we are largely under the influence of those around us. We are not the individuals we think we are. The truth-that our self is a narrative our brain creates-may startle those of us who fervently believe that we are in full control of who we are and what we do.
Bruce Hood, a world-renowned expert on the brain, reaches deep into our evolutionary past to find out what makes us tick. He reveals fascinating original research about child development and ultimately takes us inside our own heads to explain how and why we act the way we do, even in the new frontier of Twitter and Facebook.The Self Illusion is a highly accessible, often entertaining and ultimately provocative book about the nature of you, yourself and I.
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