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Softcover. Condition: Fine. Leichte Gebrauchsspuren. Denik doktora z Mrnic je cernym humorem spikovana a hluboce prozita sonda do sverazu ceskeho venkova. Jeji vypravec, pabitel, hrac na dudy, lekar a filozof, je zasveceny kritik malosti, kterou sam pomaha lecit. Pred ocima se nam rodi skutecny Pritel cloveka. Vtipny, uprimny glosator postkomunisticke pritomnosti, jak ji beze studu zijeme. Nuti nas uvedomit si grotesknost pozemskeho pinozeni v kontrastu s krasou ziti. Demonstruje, ze vlastni osud nelze obelhat nebo ho jakkoli precurat, tak jako nelze donekonecna obelhavat blizniho sveho. Katarze vzdy dorazi. Slovy Doktora z Mrnic: Vsechno se nam vrati. Svet je bumerang.…

Softcover. Condition: As New. Denik doktora z Mrnic je cernym humorem spikovana a hluboce prozita sonda do sverazu ceskeho venkova. Jeji vypravec, pabitel, hrac na dudy, lekar a filozof, je zasveceny kritik malosti, kterou sam pomaha lecit. Pred ocima se nam rodi skutecny Pritel cloveka. Vtipny, uprimny glosator postkomunisticke pritomnosti, jak ji beze studu zijeme. Nuti nas uvedomit si grotesknost pozemskeho pinozeni v kontrastu s krasou ziti. Demonstruje, ze vlastni osud nelze obelhat nebo ho jakkoli precurat, tak jako nelze donekonecna obelhavat blizniho sveho. Katarze vzdy dorazi. Slovy Doktora z Mrnic: Vsechno se nam vrati. Svet je bumerang. …

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - Why are we who we are-and where are we headed In The Rise and Fall of the Human Mind, neurologist and Yale-affiliated professor Martin Jan Stransky, M.D. delivers a sweeping, provocative, and profoundly readable journey into the past, present, and uncertain future of our greatest organ: the human brain.From the Big Bang to artificial intelligence, from tribal bonding to digital addiction, Dr. Stransky draws on cutting-edge neuroscience, evolutionary biology, genetics, psychology, and even quantum theory to explain the staggering ascent of the human mind-and the emerging forces that now threaten to unravel it.In this compelling and richly illustrated work, you'll explore: - The astonishing 14-billion-year journey from atoms to neurons- How our brains evolved to prioritize survival, emotion, and reward- Why we are irrational thinkers with hidden biases-and how we decide- How memory is created, distorted, and manipulated- The impact of language, culture, and group identity on cognition- How technology is reshaping attention, parenting, education, and selfhood- The looming neurological and societal risks of social media, AI, and digitized lifeDr. Stransky doesn't just explain how the mind works-he dares to ask if it's now beginning to fail. With clarity, wit, and urgency, The Rise and Fall of the Human Mind invites readers to see themselves-and our civilization-in a radical new light.Essential reading for anyone curious about the human condition, this book blends hard science with philosophical insight to deliver a message that is both hopeful and deeply alarming. Second edition.…

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Why are we who we are-and where are we headed?In The Rise and Fall of the Human Mind, neurologist and Yale-affiliated professor Martin Jan Stransky, M.D. delivers a sweeping, provocative, and profoundly readable journey into the past, present, and uncertain future of our greatest organ: the human brain.From the Big Bang to artificial intelligence, from tribal bonding to digital addiction, Dr. Stransky draws on cutting-edge neuroscience, evolutionary biology, genetics, psychology, and even quantum theory to explain the staggering ascent of the human mind-and the emerging forces that now threaten to unravel it.In this compelling and richly illustrated work, you'll explore: The astonishing 14-billion-year journey from atoms to neuronsHow our brains evolved to prioritize survival, emotion, and rewardWhy we are irrational thinkers with hidden biases-and how we decideHow memory is created, distorted, and manipulatedThe impact of language, culture, and group identity on cognitionHow technology is reshaping attention, parenting, education, and selfhoodThe looming neurological and societal risks of social media, AI, and digitized lifeDr. Stransky doesn't just explain how the mind works-he dares to ask if it's now beginning to fail. With clarity, wit, and urgency, The Rise and Fall of the Human Mind invites readers to see themselves-and our civilization-in a radical new light.Essential reading for anyone curious about the human condition, this book blends hard science with philosophical insight to deliver a message that is both hopeful and deeply alarming. Second edition This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Why are we who we are-and where are we headed?In The Rise and Fall of the Human Mind, neurologist and Yale-affiliated professor Martin Jan Stransky, M.D. delivers a sweeping, provocative, and profoundly readable journey into the past, present, and uncertain future of our greatest organ: the human brain.From the Big Bang to artificial intelligence, from tribal bonding to digital addiction, Dr. Stransky draws on cutting-edge neuroscience, evolutionary biology, genetics, psychology, and even quantum theory to explain the staggering ascent of the human mind-and the emerging forces that now threaten to unravel it.In this compelling and richly illustrated work, you'll explore: The astonishing 14-billion-year journey from atoms to neuronsHow our brains evolved to prioritize survival, emotion, and rewardWhy we are irrational thinkers with hidden biases-and how we decideHow memory is created, distorted, and manipulatedThe impact of language, culture, and group identity on cognitionHow technology is reshaping attention, parenting, education, and selfhoodThe looming neurological and societal risks of social media, AI, and digitized lifeDr. Stransky doesn't just explain how the mind works-he dares to ask if it's now beginning to fail. With clarity, wit, and urgency, The Rise and Fall of the Human Mind invites readers to see themselves-and our civilization-in a radical new light.Essential reading for anyone curious about the human condition, this book blends hard science with philosophical insight to deliver a message that is both hopeful and deeply alarming. Second edition This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…