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The Pattern Seekers

A New Theory of Human Invention

Simon Baron-Cohen

The Pattern Seekers
The Pattern Seekers

The Pattern Seekers

A New Theory of Human Invention

Simon Baron-Cohen

Paperback | English
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Description

Ambitious and provocative...goes beyond the usual discussion of 'special gifts' in autism to propose that the diversity of human operating systems has accelerated the advancement of human civilization and culture in ways we can barely imagine.

Ambitious and provocative...goes beyond the usual discussion of 'special gifts' in autism to propose that the diversity of human operating systems has accelerated the advancement of human civilization and culture in ways we can barely imagine.

It's rare to come across a surprising new idea that explains important phenomena, but Simon Baron-Cohen's exploration of abstract pattern-seeking in human affairs is one of them. This book sheds light on one of humanity's most distinctive traits, celebrates human cognitive diversity, and is rich with empathy and psychological insight.

A game-changing book, a passport into exploring the world of innovation and creativity. Most importantly, it celebrates autistic people and is a call for action, to welcome neurodiversity.

A fascinating account of the mechanisms underlying the related capacities of both autistic individuals and innovators.

Erudite, illuminating...His bold new idea, that the genes for autism drove the evolution of human invention, places this disability centre stage in the story of humans.

Based on massive research, Simon Baron-Cohen argues that most of us are specialized in how we perceive the world around us. There are those who focus on people and those who focus on things. The author makes a compelling case that the second kind of mind-the pattern seeker-is at the root of modern human civilization.

Destined to become a classic...In an age of increasing specialization, Baron-Cohen's book comes as a breath of fresh air.

Bold, intriguing, profound.

A wonderful, lyrical celebration of the autistic mind.

Simon Baron-Cohen is professor of psychology and psychiatry and Director of the Autism Research Centre at Cambridge University. He is the author of 600 scientific articles and four books, including Zero Degrees of Empathy and The Essential Difference.

Specifications

  • Publisher
    Penguin Books Ltd
  • Pub date
    Mar 2022
  • Pages
    256
  • Theme
    Autism and Asperger’s Syndrome
  • Dimensions
    198 x 129 x 15 mm
  • Weight
    191 gram
  • EAN
    9780141982397
  • Paperback
    Paperback
  • Language
    English

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