The Accidental Mind

The Accidental Mind is a book by David J. Linden.  It seeks to explain how brain evolution has given rise to those qualities that most profoundly shape our human experience.  It was  published by The Belknap Press of Harvard University Press in March, 2007 and a paperback edition was released in October, 2008.

Max Delbrück, a pioneer of molecular genetics, said, “Imagine that your audience has zero knowledge but infinite intelligence.”  That sounds just about right.  Let’s roll...