
Human : The Science Behind What Makes Your Brain Unique
HumanAuthor(s): Michael S. GazzanigaWhat happened along the evolutionary trail that made humans so unique? In his accessible style, Michael Gazzaniga pinpoints the change that made us thinking, sentient humans different from our predecessors. He explores what makes human brains special, the importance of language and art in defining the human condition, the nature of human consciousness, and even artificial intelligence.Review(s):“Gazzaniga, a cognitive neuroscientist at the University of California, Santa Barbara (and one of the inventors of the field), takes us on a lively tour through the latest research on brain evolution.”“The book is an intellectual romp through the cognitive neurosciences . . . a rich testimony to the incredible accomplishments of the human brain in coming to understand itself.”“In this book, Gazzaniga uses science AND some truly engaging, witty writing to explain us to us.”“A savvy, witty guide to neuroscience today.”“Brilliantly written and utterly fascinating