{"product_id":"nineteen-ways-of-looking-at-consciousness-by-patrick-house","title":"Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness by Patrick House","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"116\" data-start=\"33\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"116\" data-start=\"37\"\u003eBook Summary – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"634\" data-start=\"118\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"161\" data-start=\"118\"\u003eNineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness\u003c\/em\u003e is a concise yet profound exploration of one of the most elusive subjects in science—the nature of consciousness. Through nineteen short, inventive chapters (plus an epilogue), neuroscientist Patrick House offers distinct “translations” or lenses for examining how consciousness arises and functions—ranging from metaphoric analogies like pinball machines evolving into storytellers, to rippling brain waves likened to fish in a bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1197\" data-start=\"636\"\u003eRather than proposing a definitive theory, House invites readers into a thought-provoking landscape of narratives, metaphors, anecdotes, and scientific insights. He delves into fascinating cases—such as a patient whose brain stimulation triggered laughter, suggesting that even our emotional responses can be rooted in physical structures \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.publishersweekly.com\/978-1-250-15117-9?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.publishersweekly.com\/978-1-250-15117-9?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Through these varied approaches, he provokes deeper reflection on free will, memory, perception, and the evolving nature of consciousness itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1629\" data-start=\"1199\"\u003ePraise for the book is strong: it’s been described as “intriguing... impressively rich”, “stylish, witty and insightful”, and compared to the work of Oliver Sacks in its lucid and compassionate storytelling. Commentators highlight the book’s ability to distill complex neurophysiological and philosophical ideas into accessible—and often poetic—language.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1636\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1676\" data-start=\"1640\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2119\" data-start=\"1678\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatrick House\u003c\/strong\u003e is a neuroscientist and engaging writer whose work seeks to illuminate the mind’s most profound mysteries. He holds a Ph.D. in neuroscience from Stanford University and currently lives in Los Angeles. His research includes investigations into the neuroscience of free will and the curious behavioral effects caused by parasitic mind-control organisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2570\" data-start=\"2121\"\u003eBeyond his scientific publications, House writes for \u003cem data-end=\"2190\" data-start=\"2174\"\u003eThe New Yorker\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem data-end=\"2202\" data-start=\"2195\"\u003eSlate\u003c\/em\u003e, where he deftly bridges cutting-edge science with accessible cultural commentary. His writing style is celebrated for its wit, clarity, and intellectual curiosity—qualities that shine in \u003cem data-end=\"2472\" data-start=\"2429\"\u003eNineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness\u003c\/em\u003e and make even the most abstract ideas feel vivid and alive\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45259233165498,"sku":"35ME8UQDD-Used","price":29.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/19_1576c02c-f781-45a5-98d8-07549b0db545.jpg?v=1761152572","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/nineteen-ways-of-looking-at-consciousness-by-patrick-house","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}