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Remapping Your Mind

Author : Lewis Mehl-Madrona
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1591432103
Total Pages : 401 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (914 download)

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Download or read book Remapping Your Mind written by Lewis Mehl-Madrona and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2015-07-17 with total page 401 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide to retelling your personal, family, and cultural stories to transform your life, your relationships, and the world • Applies the latest neuroscience research on memory, brain mapping, and brain plasticity to the field of narrative therapy • Details mind-mapping and narrative therapy techniques that use story to change behavior patterns in ourselves, our relationships, and our communities • Explores how narrative therapy can help replace dysfunctional cultural stories with ones that build healthier relationships with each other and the planet We are born into a world of stories that quickly shapes our behavior and development without our conscious awareness. By retelling our personal, family, and cultural narratives we can transform the patterns of our own lives as well as the patterns that shape our communities and the larger social worlds in which we interact. Applying the latest neuroscience research on memory, brain mapping, and brain plasticity to the field of narrative therapy, Lewis Mehl-Madrona and Barbara Mainguy explain how the brain is specialized in the art of story-making and story-telling. They detail mind-mapping and narrative therapy techniques that use story to change behavior patterns in ourselves, our relationships, and our communities. They explore studies that reveal how memory works through story, how the brain recalls things in narrative rather than lists, and how our stories modify our physiology and facilitate health or disease. Drawing on their decades of experience in narrative therapy, the authors examine the art of helping people to change their story, providing brain-mapping practices to discover your inner storyteller and test if the stories you are living are functional or dysfunctional, healing or destructive. They explain how to create new characters and new stories, ones that excite you, help you connect with yourself, and deepen your intimate connections with others. Detailing how shared stories and language form culture, the authors also explore how narrative therapy can help replace dysfunctional cultural stories with those that offer templates for healthier relationships with each other and the planet.

Unstrange Minds

Author : Roy Richard Grinker
Publisher : Basic Books
ISBN 13 : 0786721928
Total Pages : 354 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (867 download)

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Download or read book Unstrange Minds written by Roy Richard Grinker and published by Basic Books. This book was released on 2008-07-31 with total page 354 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A father's inspiring portrait of his daughter informs this classic reassessment of the "epidemic" of autism. When Isabel Grinker was diagnosed with autism in 1994, it occurred in only about 3 of every 10,000 children. Within ten years, rates had skyrocketed. Some scientists reported rates as high as 1 in 150. The media had declared autism an epidemic. Unstrange Minds documents the global quest of Isabel's father, renowned anthropologist Roy Richard Grinker, to discover the surprising truth about why autism is so much more common today. In fact, there is no autism epidemic. Rather, we are experiencing an increase in autism diagnoses, and Grinker shows that the identification and treatment of autism depends on culture just as much as it does on science. Filled with moving stories and informed by the latest science, Unstrange Minds is a powerful testament to a father's search for the truth.

Mind Remapping

Author : Gavin Gooden
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781081992101
Total Pages : 32 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (921 download)

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Download or read book Mind Remapping written by Gavin Gooden and published by . This book was released on 2019-07-22 with total page 32 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Close your eyes and look into the deepest parts of your Imagination and search for all your Dreams and Aspirations.Can you See them?Can you Feel them?Can you Sense them?Can you place yourself within your Dreams and Aspirations as your Reality?Or do you only sense them as distant Daydreams?That sense you feel is your Self Awareness!!! that tell us if those Dreams & Aspirations are within our grasp.And the thinking that sees them as only Daydreams are your Beliefs.Self Awareness constructs our beliefs, which is self-understanding we feel as Emotions, towards any given situation.Emotions we label as concepts that are an approximation of those sensations we feel.Emotions are beyond the concepts of words, which makes up the depth of our spherical sense.Spherical sense is the encompassment of our whole being, we use towards an objective, that our thinking is ONE aspect of.Our dreams and aspirations are a whole body experience of sensations that we draw our knowledge from. That if we only use our aspect of thinking alone to achieve them, means we are ignoring other vital elements of understanding that narrows our window of perception.The mind is the analysis tool of spherical sense that our thinking assigns strategies to, once self-awareness is established for an objective, that we call our Beliefs.But how many of us have beliefs that are not cultured from spherical sense, but are beliefs cultured by external influences?Those beliefs are not your own, but the perception of others, that we take as our beliefs, with no spherical sense to verify it.The mind alone is not awareness! but our bodies are.Where there is no Awareness, there is no Understanding.Where there is no Understanding there are Limited Beliefs.Where there are Limited Beliefs, there are only DayDreams!Therefore if we have no awareness of our Dreams and Aspirations then our beliefs will have no understanding of how to achieve them...This book will explore my own journey of self-discovery where I journey inwards to uncover the wonders the imagination " The Mirror Of Perception". And the role our imagination plays when we pursue our dreams.

Mapping the Mind

Author : Rita Carter
Publisher : Weidenfeld & Nicolson
ISBN 13 : 9780753827956
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (279 download)

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Download or read book Mapping the Mind written by Rita Carter and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Brain scans reveal our thoughts, memories - even our moods - as clearly as an X-ray reveals our bones. We can watch a person's brain literally light up as it registers a joke, or glow dully when it recalls an unhappy memory. Mapping the Mind shows how these can be used to help explain aspects of our behaviour and how behavioural eccentricities can be traced to abnormalities in an individual brain.

The Musician's Mind

Author : Lynn Helding
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN 13 : 1538109964
Total Pages : 351 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (381 download)

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Download or read book The Musician's Mind written by Lynn Helding and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2020-02-05 with total page 351 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Where does learning begin and how is it sustained and stored in the brain? For musicians, these questions are at the very core of their creative lives. Cognitive and neuroscience have flung wide the doors of our understanding, but bridging the gap between research data and music-making requires a unique immersion in both worlds. Lynn Helding presents a symphony of discoveries that illuminate how musicians can optimize their mental wellbeing and cognitive abilities. She addresses common brain myths, motor learning research and the concept of deliberate practice, the values of instructional feedback, technology’s role in attention disorders, the challenges of parenting young musicians, performance anxiety and its solutions, and the emerging importance of music as a social justice issue. More than an exploration of the brain, The Musician’s Mind is an inspiring call for artists to promote the cultivation of emotion and empathy as cornerstones of a civilized society. No matter your instrument or level of musical ability, this book will reveal to you a new dynamic appreciation for the mind’s creative power.

Build Your Own Brand

Author : Robin Landa
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1440324573
Total Pages : 240 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Build Your Own Brand written by Robin Landa and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-08-06 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is your brand? As a designer your success depends on how you brand yourself and the service you provide. This book will help you explore, develop, distill, and determine a distinctive brand essence, differentiate yourself, and create your visual identity. Build Your Own Brand is a guided journal designed to help you sketch, write, design, and conceive the way you brand yourself. More than 80 prompts and exercises will help you develop your: Personal brand essence Visual identity and style Resume and elevator pitch and much more! Whether you're trying to land a new job or launch a design business, let this unique guide light the way. You'll find helpful advice, interviews, and prompts from esteemed psychologists, creative directors, brand strategists, designers, artists, and experts from a variety of disciplines. Build your own brand today!

Rewire Your Brain

Author : John B. Arden
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470487291
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (74 download)

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Download or read book Rewire Your Brain written by John B. Arden and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2010-03-22 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: How to rewire your brain to improve virtually every aspect of your life-based on the latest research in neuroscience and psychology on neuroplasticity and evidence-based practices Not long ago, it was thought that the brain you were born with was the brain you would die with, and that the brain cells you had at birth were the most you would ever possess. Your brain was thought to be “hardwired” to function in predetermined ways. It turns out that's not true. Your brain is not hardwired, it's "softwired" by experience. This book shows you how you can rewire parts of the brain to feel more positive about your life, remain calm during stressful times, and improve your social relationships. Written by a leader in the field of Brain-Based Therapy, it teaches you how to activate the parts of your brain that have been underactivated and calm down those areas that have been hyperactivated so that you feel positive about your life and remain calm during stressful times. You will also learn to improve your memory, boost your mood, have better relationships, and get a good night sleep. Reveals how cutting-edge developments in neuroscience, and evidence-based practices can be used to improve your everyday life Other titles by Dr. Arden include: Brain-Based Therapy-Adult, Brain-Based Therapy-Child, Improving Your Memory For Dummies and Heal Your Anxiety Workbook Dr. Arden is a leader in integrating the new developments in neuroscience with psychotherapy and Director of Training in Mental Health for Kaiser Permanente for the Northern California Region Explaining exciting new developments in neuroscience and their applications to daily living, Rewire Your Brain will guide you through the process of changing your brain so you can change your life and be free of self-imposed limitations.

Them

Author : Ben Sasse
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 1250193680
Total Pages : 286 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (51 download)

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Download or read book Them written by Ben Sasse and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2018-10-16 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * AN INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER * From the New York Times bestselling author of The Vanishing American Adult, an intimate and urgent assessment of the existential crisis facing our nation. Something is wrong. We all know it. American life expectancy is declining for a third straight year. Birth rates are dropping. Nearly half of us think the other political party isn’t just wrong; they’re evil. We’re the richest country in history, but we’ve never been more pessimistic. What’s causing the despair? In Them, bestselling author and U.S. senator Ben Sasse argues that, contrary to conventional wisdom, our crisis isn’t really about politics. It’s that we’re so lonely we can’t see straight—and it bubbles out as anger. Local communities are collapsing. Across the nation, little leagues are disappearing, Rotary clubs are dwindling, and in all likelihood, we don’t know the neighbor two doors down. Work isn’t what we’d hoped: less certainty, few lifelong coworkers, shallow purpose. Stable families and enduring friendships—life’s fundamental pillars—are in statistical freefall. As traditional tribes of place evaporate, we rally against common enemies so we can feel part of a team. No institutions command widespread public trust, enabling foreign intelligence agencies to use technology to pick the scabs on our toxic divisions. We’re in danger of half of us believing different facts than the other half, and the digital revolution throws gas on the fire. There’s a path forward—but reversing our decline requires something radical: a rediscovery of real places and human-to-human relationships. Even as technology nudges us to become rootless, Sasse shows how only a recovery of rootedness can heal our lonely souls. America wants you to be happy, but more urgently, America needs you to love your neighbor and connect with your community. Fixing what's wrong with the country depends on it.

Seven

Author : Jacqueline Leo
Publisher : Twelve
ISBN 13 : 0446552208
Total Pages : 148 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (465 download)

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Download or read book Seven written by Jacqueline Leo and published by Twelve. This book was released on 2009-12-07 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What is it about the number seven that has such a hold on us? Why are there seven deadly sins? Seven days of the week? Seven wonders of the world, seven colors of the spectrum, seven ages of man, and seven sister colleges? Why can we hold seven numbers or words in our working memory--but no more? Author Jackie Leo explores everything about this mystical, magical, useful, and fun number in her new book. Seven Reasons You Need This Book 1. SEVEN is a tool to improve the quality of your life. It is a way to define time, synthesize ideas, and keep your mind performing at top speed in an era of distractions. 2. SEVEN is culturally significant. It pops up everywhere, structuring our world in ways so fundamental, we notice them only when we pause to look. Across the ages and across cultures, the number has acquired a huge scientific, psychological, and religious significance. 3. SEVEN is intriguing. Why, out of hundreds of recipes in a cookbook, do people return to the same seven, over and over? Why, when asked to choose a number between one and ten, does such a large majority of people choose seven? Why does it take seven rounds of shuffling to obtain a fully mixed deck of cards? 4. SEVEN is influential. You'll learn how the number seven shapes our thinking, our choices, and even our relationships. 5. SEVEN is practical. Throughout this book are Top Seven lists covering the best ways to get someone's attention, to build your personal brand, and to put yourself in the path of prosperity and good luck. 6. SEVEN is fun. You'll encounter surprising facts, intriguing puzzles, and hilarious anecdotes. 7. SEVEN is wise. You'll hear stories about the meaning of seven from Mehmet Oz, Sally Quinn, Liz Smith, Christina Ricci, and many others. Artfully designed and full of enough insights to keep you engaged in conversation at the water cooler for years, SEVEN will provoke, enlighten, and amuse.

Imagine: Using Mental Imagery to Reach Your Full Potential

Author : Lydia Levleva
Publisher : Lindhardt og Ringhof
ISBN 13 : 8728276973
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (282 download)

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Download or read book Imagine: Using Mental Imagery to Reach Your Full Potential written by Lydia Levleva and published by Lindhardt og Ringhof. This book was released on 2022-08-09 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that images of the mind shape how we think, feel and behave? The way we frame scenarios has the power to impact our attitude and actions. But what if we could consciously choose to cast things in a positive light? Equipping you with the tools you need to harness the power of mental imagery, ‘Imagine’ will help you achieve your goals and reach your full potential. With Dr Lydia Ievleva’s extensive experience incorporating mental imagery with a wide range of athletes, business and health professionals, her tried and tested advice will allow you to take back control. Featuring case studies and practical tips to set bitesize goals, forging the right mindset has never been so easy. "You can think of imagery like a screenplay -you can allow life to play you; or you can take a more active role in your destiny’ – Dr Lydia Ievleva With over 25 years of experience in practice and teaching, Dr Lydia Ievleva is a psychologist with extensive experience supporting a wide range of clients. Former president of the APS College of Sport and Exercise Psychologists, she received her training in Canada and the U.S. Lydia holds the following qualifications: BA Hons Psychology, Carleton University; MSc Sport Psychology, University of Ottawa; and PhD Counselling Psychology, specialising in health and sport, Florida State University. Her work includes clients seeking health, wellbeing, relationship, performance and professional goals and she has helped countless Olympic and professional athletes, dancers, musicians, artists, writers, corporate clients. Her popular psychology books are now helping millions around the world reach their full potential.

ICOME 2021

Author : Eka Putra Ramdhani
Publisher : European Alliance for Innovation
ISBN 13 : 1631903314
Total Pages : 227 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book ICOME 2021 written by Eka Putra Ramdhani and published by European Alliance for Innovation. This book was released on 2022-01-07 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is the proceeding of the International Conference on Maritime Education (ICOME 2021) that was successfully held on 3-5 November 2021 using an online platform. The conference was mainly organized by The Faculty of Teacher Training and Education Universitas Maritim Raja Ali Haji (FKIP UMRAH). This conference aims to provide a forum for scholars, professionals, and academics to share their fruitful insights on current issues in education. Each participant will get an opportunity to expand their networks and collaborate at the ICOME 2021. The conference’s theme is “The Reinforcement of Educational System, Values, and Characters in Maritime Education”. The number of participants who joined the zoom room was recorded at 296 participants and 30 participants attended the conference directly at the Aston Hotel, Tanjungpinang, Indonesia. The 27 full papers presented were carefully reviewed and selected from 41 submissions. The papers reflect the conference sessions as follows: teaching methods and approaches, testing and evaluation, educational management and policy, designing syllabus and production of teaching materials, teacher training and professional development, digital literacy and technology usage for education, challenges and barriers in coastal education, character education in maritime context, curriculum development for maritime context, international, cross-national and domestic forces in the shaping of educational ideologies, educational systems, and patterns of teaching and learning.

Precinct 13

Author : Tate Hallaway
Publisher : Penguin
ISBN 13 : 110158128X
Total Pages : 319 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Precinct 13 written by Tate Hallaway and published by Penguin. This book was released on 2012-08-07 with total page 319 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Recent college grad Alex Conner is thrilled to have landed a job as the Hughes County coroner/medical examiner in Pierre, South Dakota. But when her first day on the job ends with a missing corpse, Alex starts to wonder if she would have been better off collecting unemployment... When the cops made some cryptic comments about being careful with the body they brought in, Alex just thought the boys in blue were messing with her. That is, until something freaky happens that no amount of med school could have prepared her for. By the time Alex gets herself together, the body has disappeared and the other residents of the morgue start talking her ear off. After working up the courage to report the missing body, Alex is transferred to the mysterious Precinct 13 where she discovers that her new co-workers—including a cute technomage named Jack—are paranormals just like her. Now, Alex is being encouraged to use her ability to speak to the dead to solve crimes. And despite being in the middle of nowhere, Hughes County sure does have a lot of paranormal activity…

Improving the Mind and Brain

Author : Scientific American Magazine
Publisher : Macmillan
ISBN 13 : 9780716717904
Total Pages : 134 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (179 download)

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Download or read book Improving the Mind and Brain written by Scientific American Magazine and published by Macmillan. This book was released on 2003-09 with total page 134 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On request, this reader is free when packaged with any Worth text. This single-topic issue from Scientific American magazine features the latest findings from the most distinguished researchers in the field. It covers a range of fascinating subjects and is a terrific supplement for any psychology course.

Mind Sculpting

Author : Benedict Paul Patton
Publisher : Jstone Publishing
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mind Sculpting written by Benedict Paul Patton and published by Jstone Publishing. This book was released on with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mind Sculpting: How to Rewire Your Brain for Lasting Change In a world where personal growth and self-improvement are more important than ever, Mind Sculpting: How to Rewire Your Brain for Lasting Change by Benedict Paul Patton offers a revolutionary approach to achieving profound and enduring transformation. Grounded in the latest research in neuroplasticity, this groundbreaking book provides readers with a step-by-step guide to harnessing the brain's remarkable ability to adapt, rewire, and reshape itself. Have you ever wondered why some people can break free from negative habits, overcome deep-seated fears, or achieve their most ambitious goals, while others remain stuck in the same unfulfilling patterns? The answer lies in understanding the science of change—how your brain works, how habits are formed and dismantled, and how you can consciously reprogram your mind to create the life you've always desired. In Mind Sculpting, Benedict Paul Patton draws on years of research and experience to demystify the process of brain change. Through a blend of scientific insights, practical exercises, and compelling case studies, this book empowers you to: Unlock Your Brain's Potential: Discover the incredible power of neuroplasticity and learn how to leverage it to create lasting change in your life. Break Free from Limiting Patterns: Identify and overcome the negative thought patterns, behaviors, and beliefs that are holding you back. Build New, Positive Habits: Master the art of habit formation and learn how to establish routines that support your long-term goals. Enhance Your Emotional Resilience: Develop the skills to manage stress, regulate emotions, and bounce back from setbacks with greater ease. Achieve Your Personal and Professional Goals: Apply the principles of mind sculpting to improve your relationships, career, health, and overall well-being. But Mind Sculpting goes beyond just personal development. It delves into the ripple effect of change, showing how your transformation can inspire and influence those around you, creating a positive impact that extends far beyond your own life. Whether you're looking to break free from addiction, manage anxiety, improve your health, or simply become a better version of yourself, Mind Sculpting provides the tools and strategies you need to make it happen. Each chapter is designed to guide you through the complexities of change with clarity and confidence, offering actionable steps that you can implement immediately. With its SEO-optimized content, Mind Sculpting is perfect for readers who are searching for effective ways to create lasting change in their lives. Whether you're new to the concepts of neuroplasticity or have been exploring personal growth for years, this book offers fresh perspectives and practical advice that can help you achieve real, sustainable results. Take the first step on your journey to transformation. Mind Sculpting: How to Rewire Your Brain for Lasting Change is more than just a book—it's your roadmap to a better, more fulfilling life. Embrace the power of neuroplasticity, and start sculpting the life you truly desire today.

The Mind and the Brain

Author : Jeffrey M. Schwartz
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 0061961981
Total Pages : 434 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (619 download)

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Download or read book The Mind and the Brain written by Jeffrey M. Schwartz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-07-23 with total page 434 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A leading researcher in brain dysfunction and a "Wall Street Journal" science writer demonstrate that the human mind is an independent entity that can shape and control the physical brain.

Strategies of the Enemy

Author : Kimberley C. Cleare
Publisher : Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 1098035038
Total Pages : 101 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book Strategies of the Enemy written by Kimberley C. Cleare and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2021-03-16 with total page 101 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The enemy will do whatever it takes to sabotage our destiny; it is our responsibility to stay the course and continue to follow the precepts of God, the heavenly Father, no matter the type of adversity that seeks to challenges us.This book will expose The Strategies of the Enemy as the plan of the enemy is to remove, change, and manipulate laws (laws of the mind, body, environment, and legislation) to bring into effect a "controlling authority;" this controlling authority does not have to consult our desires to function. Subsequently, the enemy will try to deceive us into believing that "this is who we really are" under this altered and demonic controlling authority. But we must know that God has given us all a "free will," and it is God, our heavenly Father, that can break every chain (manipulated law).

The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains

Author : Nicholas Carr
Publisher : W. W. Norton & Company
ISBN 13 : 0393079368
Total Pages : 293 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (93 download)

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Download or read book The Shallows: What the Internet Is Doing to Our Brains written by Nicholas Carr and published by W. W. Norton & Company. This book was released on 2011-06-06 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Finalist for the 2011 Pulitzer Prize in General Nonfiction: “Nicholas Carr has written a Silent Spring for the literary mind.”—Michael Agger, Slate “Is Google making us stupid?” When Nicholas Carr posed that question, in a celebrated Atlantic Monthly cover story, he tapped into a well of anxiety about how the Internet is changing us. He also crystallized one of the most important debates of our time: As we enjoy the Net’s bounties, are we sacrificing our ability to read and think deeply? Now, Carr expands his argument into the most compelling exploration of the Internet’s intellectual and cultural consequences yet published. As he describes how human thought has been shaped through the centuries by “tools of the mind”—from the alphabet to maps, to the printing press, the clock, and the computer—Carr interweaves a fascinating account of recent discoveries in neuroscience by such pioneers as Michael Merzenich and Eric Kandel. Our brains, the historical and scientific evidence reveals, change in response to our experiences. The technologies we use to find, store, and share information can literally reroute our neural pathways. Building on the insights of thinkers from Plato to McLuhan, Carr makes a convincing case that every information technology carries an intellectual ethic—a set of assumptions about the nature of knowledge and intelligence. He explains how the printed book served to focus our attention, promoting deep and creative thought. In stark contrast, the Internet encourages the rapid, distracted sampling of small bits of information from many sources. Its ethic is that of the industrialist, an ethic of speed and efficiency, of optimized production and consumption—and now the Net is remaking us in its own image. We are becoming ever more adept at scanning and skimming, but what we are losing is our capacity for concentration, contemplation, and reflection. Part intellectual history, part popular science, and part cultural criticism, The Shallows sparkles with memorable vignettes—Friedrich Nietzsche wrestling with a typewriter, Sigmund Freud dissecting the brains of sea creatures, Nathaniel Hawthorne contemplating the thunderous approach of a steam locomotive—even as it plumbs profound questions about the state of our modern psyche. This is a book that will forever alter the way we think about media and our minds.