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Books: Reading

Gary Marcus: Kluge: The Haphazard Construction of the Human Mind

When

Tuesday Apr 29, 2008 (6pm)

Where

57th Street Books

1301 E 57th St

773.684.1300

Price

Free

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57th Street Books says…

Those looking to debunk evolution often argue that the human brain, with its complex design and remarkable capabilities, could not have developed without divine direction. But according to NYU psychology professor Gary Marcus, our brain isn't a well-oiled supercomputer, but a jury-rigged hodgepodge (or kluge) of neurons and synapses. In his new book, Kluge: The Haphazard Construction of the Human Mind, Marcus explains how natural selection — which favors genes with short-term benefits rather than long-term advantages — has produced an imperfect organ that is susceptible to overspending and unreliable testimony. Tonight, Marcus discusses his book and strategies for outsmarting our brain's shortcomings.