Richard Restak Bücher

Die großen Fragen behandeln grundlegende Probleme und Konzepte in Wissenschaft und Philosophie, die Forscher und Denker seit jeher umtreiben. Anspruch der ambitionierten Reihe ist es, die Antworten auf diese Fragen zu präsentieren und damit die wichtigsten Gedanken der Menschheit in einzigartigen Übersichten zu bündeln. Im vorliegenden Band Geist und Gehirn geht Richard Restak 20 der spannendsten Fragen an der Schnittstelle von Hirnforschung, Psychologie und Philosophie nach. Kann der Geist ohne einen Körper existieren? -- Wie kommt es, dass es Gehirne gibt? -- Können wir ein Superhirn entwickeln? -- Wie werden wir aus unseren Sinneseindrücken klug? -- Was bedeutet es, sich seiner selbst bewusst zu sein? -- Was macht das menschliche Gehirn so besonders? -- Kann das Gehirn ohne Worte kommunizieren? -- Was ist das „Ich“ in unserem Gehirn? -- Ist der freie Wille eine Illusion? -- Was ist Denken? -- Was tut ein Gehirn, wenn es nichts tut? -- Kann man an zwei Dinge gleichzeitig denken? -- Was ist Wissen? -- Wie treten wir aus dem Hier und Jetzt heraus? -- Woher kommen Empathie und Altruismus? -- Was ist es, was wir Liebe nennen? -- Was passiert, wenn wir wütend werden? -- Haben Träume eine Bedeutung? -- Spielt uns der Geist Streiche? -- Verändern Maschinen unser Gehirn?

How to Prevent Dementia begins with the principle that the more we know about dementia, the easier it is to prevent or delay it. A better foundation of knowledge also helps people to understand and interact thoughtfully with loved ones living with the condition. The book shows that dementias exist on a spectrum, starting with perfectly normal performance and ending at the extremes of mental dysfunction. Dr Restak also provides practical advice on how to reduce your risk of developing the condition, and sheds light on both the positive and more challenging consequences of pioneering new dementia medications that will soon be available. At the end of the book, the reader will understand what practical steps can be taken each day to lessen the odds of dementia, and how to take advantage of new medications, all while gaining a better understanding of thinking, and what it is like to have it falter.

A noted neurologist delivers a revelatory, photo-rich study of new discoveries about the anatomy, capabilities, and emotive aspects of the human brain. Full-color photos and illustrations.

Explores present-day knowledge of the chemistry and workings of the brain.

This title explains, in layman's terms, how our brains are struggling to keep up with the world we've created. Offering scientific proof, the author shows how the world we live in has affected our ability to focus, concentrate and respond effectively to the multi-tasking demands of modern life.

And he takes us into the laboratories of today's molecular chemists and neuroscientists who are creating drugs that will change our brains in ways that only a few years ago seemed the stuff of science fiction.

'The Big Questions' series is designed to let renowned experts confront the 20 most fundamental and frequently asked questions of a major branch of science or philosophy. In 'The Big Questions: Mind' the explanations behind the 'mysteries' of our unique minds - including how they differ from our brains and how they create our awareness - are explored. Among the questions discussed are: How do brains come to exist? Is the mind more than the brain? What does it mean to be conscious? What is knowledge? Does the mind play tricks? What is the 'I' in our brain?