The Pattern Seekers: A New Theory of Human Invention - Couverture souple

Baron-Cohen, Simon

 
9780141982397: The Pattern Seekers: A New Theory of Human Invention
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ISBN 10 : 014198239X ISBN 13 : 9780141982397
Editeur : Penguin, 2022

Synopsis

'Celebrates human cognitive diversity, and is rich with empathy and psychological insight' Steven Pinker

'Bold, intriguing, profound' Jay Elwes, Spectator

Why can humans alone invent? In this book, psychologist and world renowned autism expert Simon Baron-Cohen puts forward a bold new theory: because we can identify patterns, specifically if-and-then patterns. Baron-Cohen argues that the genes for this unique ability overlap with the genes for autism and have driven human progress for 70,000 years.

From the first musical instruments to the agricultural, industrial, and digital revolutions, Pattern Seekers links one of our greatest human strengths with a condition that is so often misunderstood and challenges us to think differently about those who think differently.

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À propos de l'auteur

Simon Baron-Cohen is Professor at Cambridge University in the fields of psychology and psychiatry. He is also the Director of the Autism Research Centre there. He has carried out research into social neuroscience over a 20 year career. His popular science book entitled The Essential Difference (Penguin 2003) has been translated in over a dozen languages, and has been widely reviewed.

À propos de la quatrième de couverture

Why can humans alone invent? In this book, psychologist and world renowned autism expert Simon Baron-Cohen puts forward a bold new theory: because we can identify patterns, specifically if-and-then patterns. And he argues that the genes for this unique ability overlap with the genes for autism.

From the first musical instrument to the agricultural, industrial and digital revolutions, Baron-Cohen shows how this unique ability has driven human progress for 70,000 years. By linking one of our greatest huma

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Éditeur
Penguin
Date d'édition
2022
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
014198239X
ISBN 13 
9780141982397
Reliure
Broché
Numéro d'édition
1
Nombre de pages
256
Coordonnées du fabricant
Penguin
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Madrid
Madrid
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9780241242186: The Pattern Seekers: A New Theory of Human Invention

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0241242185 ISBN 13 :  9780241242186
Editeur : Allen Lane, 2020
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