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The Accidental Mind

How Brain Evolution Has Given Us Love, Memory, Dreams and God

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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...

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Copyright 2007-2009,       David Linden

Notecards

Here you can download PDF files that will allow you to print out some choice illustrations from The Accidental Mind in notecard format.  Print, fold and enjoy!  Illustrations by Joan M.K. Tycko.

Phineas

Phineas

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Download Phineas Card

Split Brain Task

Split Brain Task

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Download Split Brain Task Card

Pufferfish

Pufferfish

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Rewired Frog

Rewired Frog

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Intelligent Design??

Intelligent Design??

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Deprived & Enriched Environments

Deprived & Enriched Environments

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The Big Enchilada

The Big Enchilada

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C. elegans

C. elegans

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Carl's Flower Clock

Carl's Flower Clock

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Half Brain

Half Brain

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