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A mind so rare : the evolution of human consciousness / Merlin Donald

This study explores human consciousness as a hybrid of biological brain matter and cultural symbolic webs. It examines how these distributed cognitive networks allow humans to transcend mammalian limitations and considers potential adaptations to future technology.

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Dimensions: 241.00mm (H) × 165.00mm (W) × 38.00mm (T)

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