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Physical Intelligence - The Science of Thinking Without Thinking (Paperback)
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What is it that stops us from walking into walls or off cliffs? How
do you pick the right moment to cross a busy road Or decide if you
can drive through a storm? What helps you discover a shortcut to a
familiar route? The answer is PHYSICAL INTELLIGENCE Sometimes, you
need to do it to know it. Your hands have to be on the steering
wheel to learn the feel of slipping tyres. You need to be watching
the traffic to judge the best moment to cross the road. Everything
we do, from changing a lightbulb to navigating unknown terrain
relies on physical intelligence, our oldest and most important form
of cognition. Physical intelligence was the key development in
human evolution; thinking evolved first and foremost so we could do
things. It has been the key to our survival against all the odds
for so long that it has become instinctive, and continues to
underpin our every action, from the ordinary (walking down a
street) to the extraordinary (winning a race) and beyond. Renowned
neuroscientist, doctor and keen climber, Scott Grafton was
fascinated to discover how physical intelligence's most important
components were laid bare, away from civilisation. In this book he
takes you on a journey to explore the hidden depths of this silent,
ruthless intellect we all possess. Drawing on the latest scientific
discoveries and research, experiences with patients, and Professor
Grafton's own gripping stories of survival in the wilderness,
Physical Intelligence explains the science behind our most
overlooked ability and takes a fascinating and vital look at how we
could and should use it better.
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