Patrick House (Ph.D.) is a neuroscientist and writer, and joined us during DISI 2020. He studies the neuroscience of free will – to be more precise, Patrick investigates (among other topics) the curious case of mind-controlling parasites that alter the host animal’s behavior. (We were considering embedding a video on this, but since we don’t want to be responsible for causing you nightmares, we encourage the brave of hearts to google this themselves.)

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Those who lay their hands on his book will be treated with a comprehensive examination of various theories and perspectives on consciousness. Whilst consciousness is one of the most complex of matters (or not-matter!) to study, Patrick writes in an easy-to-understand manner. By blending elements of brain science, technology, gaming, analogy, and philosophy, he offers readers to gain a holistic understanding of consciousness, explaining how the brain functions and what may enable us to experience a world around and within us.
This book is an ideal introduction to consciousness for those who are new to the topic, as well as a valuable resource for experts looking to gain a deeper understanding of the current state of the field.
Whether you’re a cognitive scientist, philosopher, or just someone with a curious mind, Nineteen Ways of Looking at Consciousness is a book that we wouldn’t want you to miss. It’s available now, and we highly recommend giving it a read!