Exploring the intricacies of human vision, Mark Changizi delves into four key areas, offering insights into why we possess specific visual abilities. The book is enriched with full-color illustrations that clarify complex concepts, making it accessible to both casual readers and science enthusiasts. By challenging widely held beliefs about sight, it presents fresh perspectives based on the latest research in the field, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the science behind vision.
Mark Changizi Libri
Mark Changizi è uno scienziato cognitivo che approfondisce le origini evolutive della mente umana e le sue manifestazioni nella cultura e nella tecnologia. Il suo lavoro esplora l'intricata connessione tra la cognizione umana e i principi naturali, indagando come i processi innati abbiano plasmato lo sviluppo del linguaggio, della musica e della percezione visiva. L'approccio di Changizi offre una prospettiva nuova su come le nostre capacità cognitive abbiano modellato il mondo che ci circonda e su come quel mondo, a sua volta, continui a influenzarci. Attraverso i suoi scritti, rende accessibili concetti scientifici complessi, incoraggiando i lettori a contemplare l'essenza dell'esistenza umana e dell'evoluzione.



Harnessed: How Language and Music Mimicked Nature and Transformed Ape to Man
- 216pagine
- 8 ore di lettura
Exploring the origins of human communication, this book argues that our ability to understand speech is not merely an evolutionary trait but a design that reflects the sounds of nature. Cognitive scientist Mark Changizi reveals how our brains are wired to interpret these natural sounds, a skill developed long before language itself. He also connects the roots of music to these same natural patterns, suggesting that both speech and music are deeply intertwined with the auditory landscape that has shaped mammalian evolution.
"Expressly Human introduces an original theory that explains, from first principles, how the broad range of emotional expressions evolved, and provides a Rosetta Stone for human communication. It will revolutionize the way you see every social interaction, from deciding who gets the last slice of pizza to multimillion-dollar business negotiations, and change your definition of what makes us human"-- Provided by publisher