Consciousness Instinct: Unraveling the Mystery of How the Brain Makes the Mind

Recent brain research has rewritten the science of the brain, but ancient Greek puzzles persist. In this book, neuroscience pioneer Michael S. Gazzaniga compares the latest research with human thinking about the mind, providing a comprehensive view of consciousness.

The brain as a machine model has led to misconceptions about the mind-brain relationship. Gazzaniga argues that brains make machines, not reduce them to one. New research suggests the brain is a confederation of independent modules working together. Understanding consciousness from this organization will define future brain science and artificial intelligence, bridging the gap between brain and mind. Captivating and accessible, this book, based on Gazzaniga’s lifetime expertise, sets the course for neuroscience tomorrow.

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