New Scientist Essential Guide No. 20 - The Human Mind

Understand your inner world with our 20th Essential Guide.What is the mind and where does it emerge from? How can we make sense of our subjective experiences? What are the best ways to care for our mental health?Your mind underpins your every experience, and is integral to both the internal feeling of being 'you' as well as how others perceive you. It is so familiar, and yet so hard to pin down. Unravel the truth about your inner world with this Essential Guide, with topics including:❶ The building blocks of the human mind❷ How our bodies influence our thoughts and feelings❸ The illusions our minds create❹ How to think about problems of the mind❺ The secrets to better mental health