The Pattern Seekers: A New Theory of Human Invention
Author(s): Simon Baron-Cohen
'Celebrates human cognitive diversity, and is rich with empathy and psychological insight' Steven PinkerWhy can humans alone invent? In this book, psychologist and world renowned autism expert Simon Baron-Cohen puts forward a bold new theory- because we can identify patterns, specifically if-and-then patterns. And he argues that the genes for this unique ability overlap with the genes for autism.From the first musical instrument to the agricultural, industrial and digital revolutions, Baron-Cohen shows how this unique ability has driven human progress for 70,000 years. By linking one of our greatest human strengths with a condition that is so often misunderstood, The Pattern Seekers challenges us to think differently about those who think differently.
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- : Penguin Books, Limited
- : Penguin Books Ltd
- : 0.192
- : 01 May 2022
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- : Simon Baron-Cohen
- : Simon Baron-Cohen
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- : English
- : English
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