Human

Human: The Science Behind What Makes Us Unique

ISBN-13: 9780060892883

ISBN-10: 0060892889

Author: Gazzaniga, Michael S.

Edition: 1

Binding: Hardcover

Publisher: Ecco

Published: 2008-06-24

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What 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.