A Very Short Tour the Mind, Michael Corballis
A Very Short Tour the Mind, Michael Corballis
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A Very Short Tour the Mind
21 Short Walks Around the Human Brain

Author: Michael Corballis

Narrator: Derek Shetterly

Unabridged: 2 hr 2 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Ascent Audio

Published: 07/30/2013

Synopsis

What gives the human brain the creative ability that defines us all as individuals? Although the silicon version is hard on its heels, the brain remains the most remarkable computer in existence. Leading us through cognitive theory, neuroscience and Darwinian evolution with his trademark wit and wisdom, Michael Corballis explains what we know—and don’t know—about our minds. How do we know if we’re really the top dogs in brain power? Does our creativity stem solely from the right brain? From language to standing upright, composing music to bull, he uncovers our most common misconceptions and the fascinating habits and abilities that make us human.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Ingrid on August 22, 2015

There were a few interesting facts but mostly I didn't learn anything new, and a couple of things he brings up are outdated as per the latest literature. Overall I'm unimpressed; I mainly picked up the book because of Steven Pinker's glowing review on the cover. Damnit, Pinker, you let me down.......more

Goodreads review by Mark on May 25, 2014

Most of the material in this series of short essays (easily digestible in one sitting) was familiar to me, but Corballis has a gift for conversational explanation with some opinion thrown in, so this was fun. Perhaps my favorite part was his essay on why walking on two legs may have fostered the smar......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on May 09, 2019

Humorous read chock-a-block with interesting neuroscience facts. I liked that each bit was only 4-5 very small pages long, fit my attention span at the time. Docked one star because his discussion of linguistics was a bit, uh. Kinda makes me wonder what else he wrote that doesn't sound kosher to exp......more

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