Are We Unique? A Scientist Explores the Unparalleled Intelligence of the Human Mind
"In his masterful book, Trefil shares with readers some of the most recent research in neurology, evolution, primate research, computer science, and philosophy. Trefil's prose is lively and engaging." –Boston Globe
"Trefil's race through the science that could explain the brain is highly readable." –Sunday Times of London
In this fascinating book on an exciting and timely topic, James Trefil explores just exactly what it is that is so special about the human mind that sets us so far from all the other animals and that also makes it impossible to design a computer that could.
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Book details
- Author
- James Trefil
- Imprint
- Trade Paper Press, an imprint of Turner Publishing Company
- Published
- Pages
- 256
- Formats
- Paperback, Hardcover
- Subjects
- Medical › Neuroscience
Science › Philosophy & Social Aspects
Psychology › Cognitive Psychology & Cognition - Topics
- human intelligence · cognitive science · neuroscience · artificial intelligence · animal cognition · human evolution · consciousness · philosophy of mind
- ISBN-13
- 9780471249467 (Paperback)9781620455470 (Hardcover)
About the author
JAMES S. TREFIL is Robinson Professor of Physics at George Mason University and the author of nearly fifty books on science for general audiences. His recent books include Are We Unique?, Science Matters and A Scientist in the City.
Trefil received the Andrew W. Gemant Award from the American Institute of Physics in 2000 and is both a Fellow of the American Physical Society and a former Guggenheim Fellow. He holds a Ph.D. in physics from Stanford University.