A Trick Of The Mind

This cognitive neuroscience and psychology work explores the mechanisms behind subjective human experience and the construction of daily reality. Employing a brain-as-scientist framework, the text details how the mind acts as an active theorizer rather than a passive receiver, utilizing past experiences to construct predictive models and interpret sensory data. Readers will discover how these predictive processes shape sensory perception of the physical environment, social judgments, and self-identity. The volume also examines the broader implications of predictive neuroscience, analyzing its practical applications in understanding mental illness and addressing deep-seated community divisions.