Consciousness giant Antonio Damasio publishes new book Natural Intelligence today
AnnaCiaunica · x · 2026-09-15
Antonio Damasio, a giant in consciousness research, has released his new book Natural Intelligence & the Logic of Consciousness, published today by Penguin Random House and promoted by Michael Pollan. Damasio's work on the neural basis of consciousness and emotion offers useful contrast for thinking about AI versus human intelligence.
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