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Surfing Uncertainty: Prediction, Action, and the Embodied Mind, Paperback
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What Stands Out
Interdisciplinary Insights
Combines neuroscience, philosophy, and psychology, offering a comprehensive understanding of prediction and action, making complex concepts accessible to a diverse audience.
Embodied Mind Approach
Pioneers the embodied cognition theory, emphasizing the role of the body in cognitive processes, which challenges traditional views and promotes new perspectives in understanding human behavior.
Engaging Narrative
Written in an engaging style, blending theoretical discussions with real-world applications, ensuring readers remain captivated while absorbing profound insights about human cognition and perception.
Product Details
| Book format | Paperback |
| Fiction/nonfiction | Non-Fiction |
| Genre | Political & Social Sciences |
| Publication date | April, 2019 |
| Pages | 424 |
| Reading level | General |
| Subgenre | Movements |
| Series title | No Series |
| Edition | 1 |
| Publisher | Oxford University Press |
| Original languages | English |
| Language | English |
| Is collectible | N |
| Binding type | Perfect Binding |
| Recording time | 0 min |
| Retail packaging | Single Piece |
| Assembled product dimensions (l x w x h) | 6.10 x 1.10 x 9.10 in (15.5 x 2.8 x 23.1 cm) |
| Assembled product weight | 1.3 lb (590 grams) |
| Sport | Surfing |
| Bisac subject heading | Philosophy |
Who Should Buy?
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Cognitive Psychologists
Ideal for professionals studying the mind's predictive capabilities and its influence on human action and perception.
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Philosophy Students
Engaging read for those exploring embodied cognition and the nature of consciousness from a philosophical perspective.
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Behavioral Scientists
Useful for understanding the interaction between prediction, action, and environment in human behavior and decision-making.
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Casual Readers
May be too in-depth and complex for individuals seeking light, general reading material without technical jargon.
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Non-Academic Audiences
Not suitable for those unfamiliar with concepts of psychology or philosophy, as it requires a higher knowledge base.
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Practical Application Seekers
Not designed for users looking for straightforward, actionable self-help advice or easy-to-implement techniques.
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Surfing Uncertainty: Prediction, Action, and the Embodied Mind, Paperback
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How does the book approach the concept of the mind and its relation to physical material beings?
Answer: The book explores how physical beings can comprehend non-material mental states and the emergence of minds as prediction machines. -
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Answer: The book delves into new theories from neuroscience, psychology, artificial intelligence, and robotics that reveal the brain as a prediction machine driving our actions. -
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What is the main vision that the book presents?
Answer: The book presents a bold, cutting-edge vision that positions the brain as the driving force in navigating the sensory stimulation of the world.
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Pros
- Engaging and thought-provoking content
- Well-researched and insightful
- Accessible to various readers
- Explores complex ideas clearly
- Encourages critical thinking
Cons
- Some concepts may require re-reading.
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Features & Benefits
- Thorough exploration of how physical beings can comprehend non-material mental states
- Minds like ours revealed to be prediction machines evolved to anticipate sensory stimulation
- Predictions initiate actions that structure our worlds and alter the things we engage and predict
- Discovering the circular causal flows and self-structuring of the environment that define the predictive brain
- Bold, cutting-edge vision that reveals the brain as the driving force in navigating sensory stimulation
- Groundbreaking work bridging neuroscience, psychology, artificial intelligence, and robotics