The Pattern Seekers: A New Theory of Human Invention
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The Pattern Seekers: A New Theory of Human Invention

The Pattern Seekers: A New Theory of Human Invention

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Simon Baron-Cohen (Author)  

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'Celebrates human cognitive diversity, and is rich with empathy and psychological insight' Steven Pinker 'Bold, intriguing, profound' Jay Elwes, Spectator Why 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. Baron-Cohen argues that the genes for this unique ability overlap with the genes for autism and have driven human progress for 70,000 years. From the first musical instruments to the agricultural, industrial, and digital revolutions, Pattern Seekers links one of our greatest human strengths with a condition that is so often misunderstood and challenges us to think differently about those who think differently.
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.
  • Contributor: Simon Baron-Cohen
  • Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd
  • ISBN13: 9780141982397
  • Number of Pages: 256
  • Packaged Dimensions: 129x198x15mm
  • Packaged Weight: 191
  • Format: Paperback
  • Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
  • Release Date: 2022-03-31
  • Binding: Paperback / softback
  • Biography: 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.

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