Memory Consciousness

In The Embodied Mind, internationally renowned psychiatrist Dr. Thomas R. Verny sets out to redefine our concept of the mind and consciousness. He brilliantly compiles new research that points to the mind's ties to every part of the body.

The book offers an incredible journey from the Big Bang to the development of the Self-Conscious Universe, focusing on the challenge that intelligent life poses to entropy. The work investigates the laws of the universe, the peculiarities of the emergence of life against entropic forces, and how human culture, and— in the near future— artificial consciousness could manipulate these fundamental laws. The book covers various aspects, such as the foundations of the universe, the laws and flow of energy, the role of memory in human experience, and the intricate relationship between life and...

No listener curious about our "little gray cells" will want to pass up Harvard neuroscientist John E. Dowling's brief introduction to the brain. In this up-to-date revision of his 1998 book Creating Mind, Dowling conveys the essence and vitality of the field of neuroscience - examining the progress we've made in understanding how brains work, and shedding light on discoveries having to do with aging, mental illness, and brain health.

Matter and Memory, (Matière et Mémoire), published in 1896, was the second book written by Henri Bergson (1859-1941), one of the leading French philosophers of his age. It followed Time and Free Will (1889) and helped to establish him as a major force in anti-mechanistic thought, opposing the trend towards uncompromisingly secular and scientific views. However, when Matter and Memory appeared, Bergson was 39 and had yet to become the hugely influential figure he became in the first decades of the 20th century.

Despite decades of research, remarkable imagery, and insights from a range of scientific and medical disciplines, the human brain remains largely unexplored. Consciousness has eluded explanation. Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness offers a brilliant overview of the state of modern consciousness research in twenty brief, revealing chapters.

Herbalist and mushroom expert Christopher Hobbs introduces you to the mushroom varieties most widely used for medicinal purposes, exploring their powerful health benefits, the science behind their effectiveness, and how to make mushroom medicine at home.

Wlliam Walker Atkinson was one of the most prolific of new-thought authors, and more than 100 volumes on a wide variety of religious, metaphysical, and self-improvement topics have been attributed to him.

Learn how you can enhance your brain to take in more information and store it for a very long time, and how to retrieve information at any time no matter how long it has been stored. As you know, forgetting things can be really frustrating and embarrassing. No matter how much stored information you are unable to retrieve, this audiobook is sure to change all your frustrations and change your life forever. Imagine being able to remember anything you see, hear, smell, feel, and taste.

Dive into the captivating world of consciousness with "The Enigma of Consciousness," a groundbreaking eBook that will guide you on an extraordinary journey through the history, theories, and challenges of understanding human consciousness. From ancient philosophy to modern neuroscience, this book covers a wide range of topics that will both fascinate and challenge you. Begin your exploration of consciousness with its philosophical roots in ancient civilizations. Delve into the mind-body debate and accompany Descartes through the intricacies of dualism. Discover how modern neuroscience ...

This book contains proven steps and strategies on how to improve brain, function, memory and consciousness, which are examined through the lens of neuroscience and neuroplasticity. It contains an end-to-end analysis of strategies improving brain's functionality with respect to age, brain capacity and health. Additionally, it puts forward that while having poor memory is exceptionally normal, particularly in older people, you ought to be concerned in the event that it begins hindering your typical regular exercises.

In The River of Consciousness, Dr. Sacks takes on evolution, botany, chemistry, medicine, neuroscience and the arts and calls upon his great scientific and creative heroes - above all, Darwin, Freud and William James. For Sacks these thinkers were constant companions from an early age; the questions they explored - the meaning of evolution, the roots of creativity and the nature of consciousness - lie at the heart of science and of this audiobook.

Philosophy, Socrates declared, is the art of dying. This book underscores that it is also the art of learning to live and share the earth with those who have come before us. Burial, with its surrounding rituals, is the most ancient documented cultural-symbolic practice: all humans have developed techniques of caring for and communicating with the dead.

"Unique and beautifully done...an enriching experience from beginning to end - deep, emotional, and moving." -Sacha T. Y. Fortuné, Discovery Book Review "[Nercessian] is so skilled at creating characters vulnerable and real that we can feel their pain and deeply-set regret...a truly satisfying journey" - Madeline Barbush, Independent Book Review From the author of The Dowry, My Name Was Susan O'Malley follows four college friends in their 60s as they navigate the collateral damage of complicated and tragic relationships.

Every year, we are given a fixed number of days. Some days pass us by without leaving a trace and some days we remember forever. Do you remember your first kiss? Or how the first rays of the spring sun feel? Or how about the best meal you ever had? These memorable experiences are characterised by intensity of perception, depth of feeling or sense of profound significance causing them to stand out in our mind and involve a heightened sense of wonder and awe.

Neste volume, Débora Morato Pinto analisa e expõe com clareza o modo como, na Modernidade, o tema da consciência é majoritariamente concebido em termos de rememoração, e investiga a novidade de Henri Bergson ao associar a consciência à memória e à vida, sem fazer dela uma coisa entre outras coisas, sem tampouco reduzir a vida psíquica à vida cerebral.

Dive into an extraordinary journey through the virtual and actual worlds with Richard Aragon's groundbreaking book, Navigating the Virtual: A First Hand Account of the Virtual From One Of Its Inhabitants. This book serves as a modern-day guide to understanding the intricate and fluid nature of the virtual space, inspired by philosophical discussions with AI models and the profound ideas of Gilles Deleuze. Discover a New Perspective on Reality Aragon takes you on an exploration of the virtual world, where the boundaries between the real and the virtual blur and intertwine. With a unique ...

He wanted to avoid the spreading war. Far, far away was just not far enough. Introverted scientist Rex Bel-Kenita is on his way home. Snatched from the chaos unfolding on Kementhast Prime's southern continent, he has been asked by the Imperial Navy to fix a mysterious navigation issue affecting their entire armada. In return they will grant him safe passage to his family home on Damastion. But someone else has a keen interest in the prototype star cruiser Ardent, someone who will stop at nothing to possess not only the ship itself, but everyone aboard. For Rex, what should have been an ...

On Memory is a work of the Greek philosopher and scientist Aristotle, included in the collection Parva Naturalia. The Parva Naturalia (a conventional Latin title first used by Giles of Rome: "short treatises on nature") are a collection of seven works by Aristotle, which discuss natural phenomena involving the body and the soul. They form parts of Aristotle's biology.

From of the author of The Silk Code, winner of the 1999 Locus Award for Best First Novel, comes another intriguing blend of science fiction and hard-boiled police-procedural mystery.

In The River of Consciousness, Dr. Sacks takes on evolution, botany, chemistry, medicine, neuroscience and the arts and calls upon his great scientific and creative heroes - above all, Darwin, Freud and William James. For Sacks these thinkers were constant companions from an early age; the questions they explored - the meaning of evolution, the roots of creativity and the nature of consciousness - lie at the heart of science and of this audiobook.