Descartes’ Error by Antonio Damasio

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. Unlock the profound connection between your emotions and rational thinking with this concise audiobook summary of Antonio Damasio's groundbreaking work, "Descartes' Error." Journey into the fascinating exploration of how feelings are not a hindrance to reason, but an essential component of it. This audio captures the key takeaways found in the original book. Through compelling case studies, including the famous story of Phineas Gage whose personality drastically changed after a brain injury, Damasio reveals how damage to specific brain areas impacts decision-making and emotional processing. Discover why the traditional separation of mind and body is a fundamental error and how our physical being profoundly influences our thoughts and actions. All fluff and unnecessary information has been removed to save you hours of time. Learn how the brain integrates emotion and reason, and what this means for understanding human behavior, intelligence, and even creativity. If you've already read the original, this audio will help you cement the most important lessons. If you haven't, don't worry, here you will find all the practical information that you can apply. Learn how you can apply the main lessons & principles in a five minute listen and gain a revolutionary perspective on the human mind. Duration - 14m. Author - 5 Minute Classics. Narrator - Digital Voice Adam FM (late night radio) E. Published Date - Wednesday, 15 January 2025.

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English