The compelling story of the quest to understand the human mind - and its diseases. This engaging presentation of our evolving understanding of the human mind and the meaning of mental illness asks the questions that have fascinated philosophers, researchers, clinicians, and ordinary persons for millennia: What causes human behavior? What processes underlie personal functioning and psychopathology, and what methods work best to alleviate disorders of the mind?
The clearest presentation of research and philosophy currently available relating to the mind/brain interface
Discusses the cognitive processes of dreaming utilized in film and artificial intelligence
Describes the functioning of dream in creative process
