First published 2017
What makes humans endlessly inventive, able to create everything from the wheel to the Internet? Neuroscientist David Eagleman embarks on a journey through the human brain, revealing the surprising secrets behind our species' astounding capacity for innovation. From the origins of art and music to the frontiers of artificial intelligence, "Runaway Species" unveils the brain's remarkable ability to adapt, seek patterns, and generate novel ideas. With vivid examples and cutting-edge research, this book illuminates the cognitive processes that drive us to constantly redefine our world.
Genres: science, neuroscience, brain, non-fiction, artificial-intelligence, academic
Vibes: thought-provoking
Tropes: educational, informative
305 pages · Kindle Edition · Catapult